Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Accountant

Summary of Job:

Compiles and maintains accounts payable records for multiple business units.

Essential Job Functions:

• Processes all vouchers for payment.
• Processes credit card purchases and accruals for multiple business units and intercompany transactions.
• Requests credit card applications and system access for employees with corporate office.
• Collaborates with purchasing department to resolve purchase order discrepancies.
• Process PO returns in ERP system.
• Collaborates with department managers to approve non-PO invoices.
• Responds to all vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Analyzes vendor accounts and resolves past due payments.
• Matches weekly invoices to printed checks and files invoices.
• Builds and maintains working relationship with vendors.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares analysis of accounts (as required).
• Performs and assists in monthly closing process including monthly general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Prepares monthly sales use tax filings.
• Processes annual 1099 reporting.
• Assists with requests from internal and external auditors.
• Serves as backup for the other staff when they are out on vacation or sick leave.
• Performs all other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Supervisory & Operational Authority:

No direct reports

Position Profile:

Required Experience:

Preferred Experience:

Five (5) years A/P experience required

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong PC skills
• Professional experience with ERP systems (Preference for Sage 100)
• Experience with sales tax and 1099 reporting
• Teamwork focused
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

Physical Demands:

• Perform some repetitive motion activities

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Sit for prolonged periods.

Safety Requirements

General Safety Guidelines and other guidelines as required by specific duties.

Work

Environment:

General Office, Monday-Thursday On-Site and Flexible Fridays.