What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant - Payables position at Alliance for Cooperativ?
Senior Accountant - Payables
Carmel, IN
This position will be responsible for the accurate processing and payment of all vendor invoices in a timely manner, employee expense report reimbursement. Other responsibilities will include assisting in preparation for the annual audit, and assisting in the preparation of the company’s monthly financial statements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Processes vendor invoices for payment to include receipt of invoice, utilizing Concur Capture to enter invoices into system, obtaining proper payment authorization, verifying the accuracy of and recording the transaction(s) of all vendor invoices, calculating sales and use tax (if applicable), and processing checks for payment.
- Address invoice disputes with vendors as needed.
- Prepares the sales and use tax voucher monthly for the appropriate states.
- Processes employee expense reports and properly records all expenses in the appropriate general ledger accounts.
- Reviews employee expense reports and communications with ACES employees regarding compliance with ACES policies as needed
- Assists in preparation of annual CEO Expense Summary for the Board of Directors
Financial
- Assists with monthly closing process.
- Creates and maintains reports within the accounting software system.
- Prepares and maintains files for monthly journal entries.
- Assists with the annual financial audit.
- Assists with special projects.
- Verifies the accounts payable sub-ledgers.
- Prepares monthly unvouchered liability entry
Other
- Will adhere to all ACES corporate policies and comply with all ACES regulatory requirements, including but not limited to NERC, FERC, and relevant state regulations, as applicable to this position
- Any additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline with at least 5 years’ experience.
- Experience with automated accounting systems, computers and related computer software.
- Ability to work independently and with individuals in various departments.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.