Description

The Accounts Payable Assistant provides financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by receiving payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities:

• Matches purchase orders to invoices and enter invoices into computer.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Charges expenses to accounts by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries.
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying Federal ID numbers, scheduling, and preparing checks, resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos, issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements. Enters new or updates vendor names and data.
• Provides accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and procedures.
• Protects MPG’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities 

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years’ Accounts Payable experience. 
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
• General math skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate accounting and spreadsheet programs.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and vendors.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• This position is in a 24-hour operational warehouse facility. Must have the ability to move around a warehouse facility unassisted.

Military Produce Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.