Accounts Payable Accountant I

Summary

Job title: Accounts Payable Accountant I

Department: Accounting Operations

Description

Summary:

The Accounts Payable Accountant’s primary role will focus on one area within the department, which may include Same-Day Payment Processing, Vendor Management, Invoice review, Expense Reimbursements, Research and/or Customer Service.

Reports to: Accounts Payable Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in clerical or similar position, accounting/finance/shared service environment preferred

• 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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 360, Laserfiche and / or ExponentHR a plus

• Experience in a high-volume, paper-centric and fast-paced AP department a plus

• Customer Service / Call center experience a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma

• 1-5 years’ experience in clerical or similar position, accounting or finance environment preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong customer service and organizational skills

• Propensity to review own work to ensure accuracy

• Ability to follow instructions and company policies

• Ability to meet deadlines

Working Conditions:

Operates in a professional office environment which may require sitting and working at a computer workstation for extended periods.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions:

Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Research invoice payment status and outstanding payments

• Respond to vendor and field inquiries via email and telephone in a courteous, timely and professional manner

• 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

• Monitor and reconcile payment programs, Paymode-X and Virtual Payables

• Review expense reimbursement requests for appropriate documentation and approval

• Assist with filing claims for Unclaimed Property, tracking claims and recoveries

• 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

• Prepare checks for mailing

• Provide documentation and support for external audits

• Maintain proper record retention according to company policy

• Other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Supervisor or Accounting Operations Manager

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Profit Sharing

Benefits:

Benefits available for this position are:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Teladoc

• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave