About this position
Position Description: General Purpose
Perform accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.
Main Job Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
- assemble, review, and verify invoices and check requests
- flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices
- sort, code, and match invoices
- set invoices up for payment
- enter and upload invoices into system
- track expenses and process expense reports
- prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
- prepare and perform check runs
- post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
- reconcile accounts payable transactions
- prepare an analysis of accounts
- monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
- research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
- maintain vendor files
- correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
- produce monthly reports
- assist with month-end closing
- provide supporting documentation for audits
- maintain accurate historical records
- maintain the confidentiality of organizational information
Education and Experience
- knowledge of accounts payable
- knowledge of general accounting procedures
- knowledge of relevant accounting software (such as Sage, FreshBooks, QuickBooks)
- proficient in data entry and management
- 1-3 years accounts payable or general accounting experience
Key Accounts Payable Skills and Competencies
- organizing and prioritizing
- attention to detail and accuracy
- confidentiality
- judgment
- communication skills
- vendor relationship skills
- information management skills
- problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- teamwork
- professional integrity
- ability to meet deadlines