What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tribal AP Associate position at Finley & Cook PLLC?
Position OverviewThe Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for a variety of clerical tasks related to processing and monitoring payments and expenditures for Tribal clients.
Key Responsibilities
Work Hours and Duration
to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications required. Job responsibilities may change at any time during your employment, and you
may be asked to work on special projects. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such
additional work is expected.
Key Responsibilities
- Occasionally train and mentor other AP Associates.
- Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
- Verify that transactions comply with the Tribe/Agency’s policies and procedures.
- Maintain updated vendor files.
- Verify that transactions are recorded to proper expense codes.
- Communicate verbally or in writing with vendors and personnel regarding missing documents or charges.
- Reconcile month end statements with invoices received.
- Compile and analyze information requested by the client’s engaged audit firm.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
- Able to analyze information skillfully.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong reconciliation skills.
- Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of accounts payable processes.
- General understanding of accounting practices and principles.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Proficient with 10 key calculator.
- Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Proficient verbal and written communication abilities in English.
- Teamwork: Works well with others in a team environment.
- Adaptability: Adjusts to changing priorities and conditions.
- Creativity: Thinks outside the box to deliver innovative solutions.
- Customer Focus: Provides high-quality service and support to internal and external clients.
- Initiative: Proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes and contribute to team success.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- At least one (1) year of accounts payable or related experience.
- Preference given to additional pertinent education or experience.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
Work Hours and Duration
- Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
- Due to the nature of the business, additional/different hours will occasionally be required.
- Overtime and alternate work hours must be approved by the Supervisor/Manager
- Out-of-town travel is not normally required for this position.
- All efforts will be made to give as much advance notice as possible for required travel.
to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications required. Job responsibilities may change at any time during your employment, and you
may be asked to work on special projects. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such
additional work is expected.