Accounts Payable Associate

Job Description DescriptionThe primary functions is to provide financial, administrative and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by receiving payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, grasp, reach with hands and arms, see, speak, and hear. Frequently stand and walk. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or bend. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Most work is performed in office environment.Key ResponsibilitiesMatch purchase orders to invoices and enter invoices into systemReconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balancesCharge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entriesPay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos, issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendmentsPay employees by receiving and verifying expense reports for advances; preparing checksMaintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactionsVerify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements. Enter new or update vendor names and dataReport sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoicesProvide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and proceduresProtect organization’s value by keeping information confidentialUpdate job knowledge by participating in educational opportunitiesPerform other duties as assignedSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseHigh School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school preferred1-3 years accounts payables xaygatp Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirementsGeneral math skillsHigh degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentialityExcellent data entry skillsExcellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skillsEffective verbal, listening and written communication skillsEffective organizational, stress and time management skillsDemonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlinesBenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401K with company match PTO, holidays, and paid winter shutdown Professional development and career growth opportunities