What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Coordinator position at Etowah Water and Sewer Authority?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our finance team! In this vital role, you will oversee the company's accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices while maintaining compliance with financial policies and procedures. Your expertise in accounting software, financial concepts, and data entry will help streamline our operations and support our organizational growth. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your skills in bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and financial analysis will make a meaningful impact.
Duties
- Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, verification, and payment authorization.
- Ensure all payments are compliant with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and internal controls such as SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act).
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly to maintain accurate records.
- Prepare and review journal entries related to accounts payable transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Utilize various accounting software platforms such as Workday, QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, ADP, UltiPro, Kronos, Paychex, and HRIS systems to process payments efficiently.
- Conduct account reconciliations regularly to ensure data integrity within the general ledger.
- Assist with month-end closing activities by preparing reports on accounts payable aging and related financial data.
- Support internal audits by providing documentation related to accounts payable transactions and compliance with SOX controls.
- Collaborate with the finance team on process improvements for efficiency in invoice processing and payment workflows.
- Maintain meticulous records of all transactions including data entry accuracy using 10 key typing skills.
Skills
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial concepts relevant to accounts payable.
- Proficiency in accounting software
- Experience with account reconciliation, journal entries, double entry bookkeeping and general ledger accounting.
- Ability to perform detailed data entry with high accuracy using 10 key typing skills.
- Excellent analysis skills for reviewing invoices and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating across departments.
- Experience working in public accounting or governmental accounting environments is advantageous but not required. Join us as an Accounts Payable Coordinator to play a crucial role in maintaining our financial integrity while supporting our mission of operational excellence! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their expertise in a collaborative setting that emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Pay: From $31.93 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32