Payable Accountant
Tasks
- Review all invoices for appropriate
documentation and approval prior to payment
- Sort and distribute incoming mail
- Process 3 way P.O. matching invoices, up to
100 plus line items
- Prioritize invoices according to cash discount
potential and payment terms
- Process check requests
- Audit and process credit card bills
- Match invoices to checks, obtain all
signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
- Respond to all vendor inquiries
- Reconcile vendor statements, research and
correct discrepancies
- Assist in month end closing
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly
and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting
practices
- Assist with other projects as needed
Requirements:
- 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience
- diploma required, college courses in
accounting preferred
- Must have strong work ethics
- Must be well organized and a self-starter
- Must be able to follow standard filing
procedures
- Detail oriented, professional attitude,
reliable
- Proficient in Excel and Word, Possess strong
organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem solving skills, basic
accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and
resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
- Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts
payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts
and corporate procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally
and in writing
- Ability to interact with employees and vendors
in a professional manner
- Ability to work independently and with a team
in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and
timeliness
- Ability to perform mathematical computations
such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division quickly and accurately
