Accounts Payable Associate

Duties/Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
• Aids in accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash.
• Files documents into appropriate vendors and dates.

Required Skills/Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of accounts payable principles, accounting standards and industry regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
• Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meticulous records.
• Excel (intermediate-Advanced).

Education And Experience

• An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar role is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting is crucial.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel is essential.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position works in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels.
• Individual sits for long periods of time while operating a keyboard and communicating via telephone.
• May involve standing/walking as needed primarily on a level surface throughout the day.
• May include lifting things up to 15 pounds, on occasion.

Benefits

• Referral program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays