An accounts payable specialist is responsible for managing an organization's financial transactions related to vendor payments and expenses. Their tasks include processing invoices, verifying purchase orders, reconciling discrepancies, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate records.

"A bookkeeper records the financial transactions of an organization and takes care of day-to-day functions such as recording sales and invoices, paying bills and processing payroll," Stephens said. "Accountants take the financial data and analyze it to help organizations make financial decisions."