•Maintain a thorough understanding of all A/P functions, company policies and procedures, financial information systems and business relations, as well as external vendors
•Perform timely processing of all invoices from external vendors (both domestic and international) and ad hoc check requests for vendor invoices in the A/P system, by strictly following all internal policies and procedures
•Timely and accurately process employee Expense Reports and ad hoc employee payment requests, in accordance with reimbursement policy
•Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices, Expense Reports and ad hoc payment requests submitted for processing
•Research and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to vendor invoices, Expense Reports, and ad hoc payment requests; coordinates with relevant employees or department heads to ensure any such discrepancies or issues are resolved in a timely fashion
•Proactively communicate and follow up with relevant employees and department heads in regards to invoices and payment requests containing discrepancies or issues until satisfactory resolution
•Prepare and distribute checks to vendors and employees in a timely and accurate manner
•Perform timely vendor statement reconciliations for both domestic and international vendors
•Maintain organized files of open and closed AP invoices in accordance with department standards
•Set up vendors, employees, and payment terms in Friedman/AS400 and in-house system
•Process and audit 1096 and 1099 Forms for submission to IRS
•Prepare cash voucher for refunds from vendors
•Research returned checks/credits for reconciliation and reconcile discrepancies
•Work closely with IT department to implement process improvements
•Create or update documentation of guidelines and procedures related to A/P workflows periodically as necessary
•Communicate with vendors and/or internal departments on past due invoices and other related issues
•Evaluate process flows within the A/P cycle and make ongoing recommendations for process improvement
•Perform other duties, analysis and projects as assigned.
Requirements
•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a business-related major from an accredited college is preferred
•2-3 Years of Accounts Payable experience, manufacturing industry experience a plus
•Experience with a Friedman/Frontier a plus
•Strong work ethics and team player with excellent communication skills - written & oral
•Experience in high volume accounting departments and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
•Strong personal organization and time management ability with attention to detail
•Possess a great attitude and good analytical skills and ability to multi-task
•Ability to understand follow directions and procedures precisely and consistently while maintaining focus and energy
•Possess high customer service orientation with vendors and internal customers
•Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
•Proficiency in Excel, Windows and Word
•Adept to learning new software solutions and apply continuous process improvements
Benefits

• Medical and Dental Benefits - substantially company-paid!

• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid Pension
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance - company paid
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave