Accounts Payable Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Accounts Payable Accountantand performs a variety of accounts payable (AP) duties, which may be focused in one functional area or allocated across multiple functional areas (Correspondence, Same-Day Payment Processing, Batch Payment Processing or Expense ReportReimbursements). Responsibilities include, the following:

•  Vendor set up and maintenance, including managing W-9 documentation as needed
•  Enter invoices, ensuring proper approval and supporting documentation
•  Review and verify invoices and check requests
•  Process payment journals in accordance with Company timelines (daily and monthly payment runs)
•  Process corrections and voids when errors are identified or payments returned
•  Research invoice payment status and outstanding payments
•  Respond to vendor and field inquiries via email and telephone in a courteous, timely and professional manner
•  Review expense reimbursement requests for appropriate documentation and approval
•  Manage department mail by opening, sorting and distributing it on a daily basis
•  Maintain proper storage of invoices, checks and other documents by organizing, scanning, and filing them
•  Provide documentation and support for external audits
•  Maintain proper record retention
•  Other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Experienced in Accounts Payable role
• Degree or equivalent experience
•  Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures
•  Strong verbal and written communication skills
•  Customer-focused, team player
•  Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, meeting required deadlines
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

JOB CODE: 1000357