Accounts Payable Accountant

About the role

Tessera is a national leader in creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are a dynamic and growing organization of social entrepreneurs dedicated to building strong communities and delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to perform accounting tasks related to the maintenance and efficient processing of accounts payable transactions for approximately 4-8 Main Contracts in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Prepare a high volume of supplier invoices for payment to include getting approvals, coding invoices, posting invoices to ERP system, verifying entries for accuracy, and maintaining purchase order trackers.
• Coincide with assigned credit card holders to reconcile bi-weekly statements, code receipts, and post credit card expenses.
• Collaborate with Project Accountants to ensure main contract expenditures are accurate.
• Support fellow team members to maintain weekly & monthly deadlines.
• Handle high volume accounts payable transactions - receive, code, process, and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, employee reimbursements, credit card expenses, vendor statements and petty cash.
• Prioritize invoices according to payment terms, upcoming holidays, & rotating deadlines.
• Review and validate all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Identify when to self-assess sales and use tax. Record self-assessed sales taxes by calculating requirements on reportable transactions at entry point.
• Record accounts payable data entry, as well as ensure accuracy in general ledgers prior to payment and month end closing.
• Review and reconcile supplier accounts, to include corresponding with suppliers and following up on outstanding inquiries.
• Handle outstanding fraudulent charges, personal expenses, or vendor mischarges within assigned contracts.
• Receive, research, and resolve routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status and statement discrepancies.
• Coordinate new vendor setups and ensure accuracy of associated documentation.
• Prepare and analyze monthly reports (report type varies by contract).
• Avoid weekly check runs, to include invoice reconciliation, check pairing, & mailing.
• Organize and prioritize work based on business needs and competing timelines.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Suggest process improvements to continually work on efficiencies in Accounts Payable processes.
• Prioritize exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers, to include prompt and timely communications.
• Actively seek opportunities for cross-training within the Finance team.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3 – 5 years of previous experience in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Combination of previous experience and education will be considered.
• Previous GAAP, Financial Reporting, and Accountant standards knowledge is highly preferred.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and attentive, with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Must have strong computer literacy, exceptional customer service, and be adaptable & flexible.
• A valid state driver’s license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.

Qualifications

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
• Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

Skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize work based on business needs and competing timelines.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Suggest process improvements to continually work on efficiencies in Accounts Payable processes.
• Prioritize exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers, to include prompt and timely communications.
• Actively seek opportunities for cross-training within the Finance team.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Pay

$25.77 - $34.45 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs)

Contact Information

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application. Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify