Accounts Payable Accountant

Summary

Job title:

Accounts Payable Accountant I

Job

Department:
Accounting Operations

Location:

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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

• 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 AX, Laserfiche and / or Exponent
  
  HR a plus
• Experience in a high-volume, paper-centric and fast-paced AP department a plus
• Customer Service / Call center experience a plus

• 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

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

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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

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Profit Sharing

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)
• Teledoc
• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave