Accounts Payable Specialist - Hartford, CT

Want to hear something crazy? Cars only spend 5% of their time driving. Where do they spend the other 95%? PARKED!

LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces across the country. When it comes to parking, we are the experts!

We are also a PEOPLE FIRST company. We often say, "parking is our industry, but people are our passion." Our mission is to "create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients." If you are looking to join a growing company led by passionate people committed to being the best - contact us today!

The Spirit of the Position:
We are searching for a talented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our professional team. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services. Duties include the preparation and processing of expenditures to ensure that vendors are paid accurately and in a timely manner.

Principal Job Duties:

• Perform day-to-day timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, check requests as well as employee expense reimbursements.

• Verify that invoices comply with policies and procedures.

• Complete large volume of data entry.

• Collaborate directly with outside vendors and regional managers.

• Assist with sorting, scanning, and preparing invoices for batch processing.

• Research monthly vendor statements and maintain frequent contact with vendors to ensure accounts are current. Resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.

• Ability to prioritize workload and work effectively in a fast-paced intensive environment.

• Ability to learn quickly and take initiative.

• Excellent computer skills, including high and proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Adobe, and Outlook.)

• Positive team player with ability to collaborate well with team members.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Experienced with vendor and client relations.

• Strong organizational skills necessary.

• Demonstrated ability to manage time to meet set deadlines.

• Proven problem-solving abilities.

• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy required.

• Flexibility and ability to work overtime as business needs and reporting deadlines require.

Education:

• Associate degree or higher strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Knowledge of Accounts Payable with five or more years of full cycle accounts payable experience in a demanding environment.

• Experience in a multi-location company preferred.

• Knowledge of and experience using accounts payable and expense reimbursement systems with preference for Ancora, Business Central AP Module, DocLink Imaging and SAP Concur.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push and pull at least ten pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

To be hired, all candidates must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

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