ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATE
DEPARTMENT: Accounting Department
ACCOUNTABILITIES: Process invoices for payment on a timely basis. Initiate accurate remittance of vendor payments, verify product receipts, vendor numbers, matching freight, etc. Communicate with buyers and vendors to verify information and resolve problems. Maintain various spreadsheets tracking vendor credits and allowances etc. May be assigned to other special projects as needed.
· Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures on a timely basis
· Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
· Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
· Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
· Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
· Understand expense accounts and cost centers
· Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Excellent organization skills with a strong attention to detail required. Must have communication, mathematical and problem resolution skills.
· Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk
· Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
· Proven ability to calculate and manage accounting figures and financial records
· Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
· Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and Microsoft Office
· High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
· Effective communicator with neat handwriting
· One or more year’s accounts payable experience desired
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person