Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Montvale

Overview

Primary responsibilities include processing vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner in a collaborative work environment. This includes interacting with the vendors, buyers and employees on a daily basis. Other responsibilies include responding to inquires in a timely manner, supporting other AP Associates and distributing mail as needed. There is a opportunity for cross functional training within the department. This position reports directly to the AP Supervisor.

Responsibilities

* Retreive invoices from folder in Outlook mailbox

* Process PO and NON PO invoices in SAP for US and Canada

* Prioritize invoice processing by monitoring discount opportunities and payment terms

* Identify and resolve invoice matching errors such as tax code, g/l code, material code error or missing line item on a PO and escalate issues to AP Supervisor as needed

* Respond to vendor and internal customer inquiries in a timely manner

* Verify vendor accounts by reconciling montlly statements and related transactions

* Obtain sales/use tax exempt certificates from the Tax Department as required

* Request vendor set up as needed

* Various projects as needed

Qualifications

* Associates degree or equivalent experience, bachelor's degree preferred

* 1- 3 years experience working in Accounts Payable - SAP and Onbase Preferred

* AP Certification a plus

* Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word and Outlook

* Strong verbal and written communication skills required

* The ability to consistently meet all deadlines

* Excellent attention to details

* This position is based in Montvale, NJ.

* Overtime/weekend work required as needed

Pay Range

USD $23.70 - USD $29.00 /Hr.