Accounts Payable Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Accounts Payable Accountant and 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 Report Reimbursements). 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

• 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