AP Associate

Description

Processes Accounts Payable (A/P) invoices, ensures proper PO matching and invoice approval, verifies vendor statements, and other A/P activities as assigned.

Job Responsibilities: 

1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor master data information.
2. Ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner, payments are made on time, all appropriate discounts are taken and use tax is accrued if appropriate.
3. Ensure expenses are approved and posted to correct general ledger accounts, cost centers and/or projects (if applicable) according to accounting guidelines and departmental instructions.
4. Ensure all purchases are approved and supported with an approved purchase order or email according to the most current authorized approval limits.
5. Ensure 1099 information is correctly captured in vendor records for processing 1099’s at year-end.
6. Responsible for maintaining all accounts payable records and files.
7. Provide all appropriate AP reports (as requested) for month, quarter and year-end close, and reconcile accounts payable vendor accounts and General Ledger Accounts as assigned.
8. Work to obtain vendor statements at quarter end close to assist A/P Manager with calculating accruals which may be required.
9. Accounting duties including general office duties, such as copying and filing.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
11. Support the senior accountant and controller with month end activities as needed.

Minimum Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED required.
  • College accounting classes preferred.
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years relevant finance/accounting experience inclusive of experience working with large-scale ERP, NetSuite preferred. 
• Experience working for a manufacturing company preferred.
• Experience in a large, multi-national company accounting team preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to perform basic accounting and clerical tasks of a repetitive nature accurately and quickly
• Ability to work independently, taking ownership of assigned vendors
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary to meet financial reporting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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