Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Timely & accurate processing of vendor invoices, including check requests, and ensuring that vendor invoices match Purchase Orders and Purchase Receipts, if applicable (i.e. three-way match); · Ensure all vendor invoices are coded accurately from an accounting perspective and route to the appropriate approver; · Consistently meet month-end close deadlines by processing all invoices received in a timely manner; · Foster vendor relationships by timely addressing inquiries, resolving any discrepancies as they arise (such as past due invoices), and ensuring timely vendor payments; · Provides exceptional vendor maintenance, which includes compliance with IRS 1099 reporting requirements and ensuring that vendors have adequate onboarding documents (i.e. W-9, completed payment authorization form, etc.) prior to being created in our accounts payable system and paid; · Appropriately vets any change requests from vendors and adheres to company policies & procedures to mitigate fraud; · Assist in preparation and filing of annual Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC; · Assist in the following accounts payable processes: o Recording & reconciliation of corporate credit card charges; o Recording & reconciliation of Home Depot & Lowes credit card charges; and. · Process employee expense reimbursements in accordance with company policies & procedures; · Assist the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist in weekly & ad hoc payment runs, as needed; · Assist in the implementation of accounts payable innovations & enhancements; · Maintain organized & current accounts payable workpapers/files electronically; · Assist with external audits by providing supporting documentation, as necessary, to fulfill audit requests; · Provide administrative support to the Accounting Team, as needed (which may include placing vendor checks in envelopes & mailing them, sorting through mail received & delivering it to the appropriate party, etc.); · Performs other duties as assigned.