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Job title: Accounts Payable Accountant I

Job ID: null

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 AX, 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)

+ Teledoc

+ Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave