Accounts Payable Associate - Full-time / Part-time

Accounts Payable Associates are responsible for accurate expense disbursement, as well as item reconciliation, accurate processing of authorized invoices, replying to vendor inquiries, and reconciling monthly statements. They work with the Controller and assist in month-end closing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Achieve accounts payable department operational objectives by controlling expenses through the receiving, verifying, processing and invoice reconciliation process
• Ensure vendors are paid in a timely fashion and monitor discount opportunities
• Maintain accounts payable controls by verifying vendor federal ID numbers, scheduling and preparing checks.
• Resolving payment discrepancies and documentation and ensuring credit is received and applied for outstanding credit memos.
• Verify authorized approvals, correct account coding and cost centers are charged and appropriate documentation has been attached to all invoices.
• Guide other departments by interpreting and enforcing accounts payable policy as determined by senior management.

Job Requirements
• Accounting/Finance degree preferred
• 2+ years of heavy Accounts Payable experience
• Experience with Sage accounting software a plus
• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects within specific deadlines
• Strong computer, presentation and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills
• Experience with importing of data from EDI invoices and pdf files
• Experience with ACH/EFT payments