Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Associate is an entry level position that performs a variety of accounting tasks related to the maintenance and processing of Accounts Payable transactions, records, and invoices. Coordinate efforts with other departments and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices. Work directly with co-workers within the Accounting department, project managers, and branch managers to facilitate PO corrections, holds, credits, and other AP processes. Assist with a variety of other accounting department tasks as required to support service excellence to the business. Must posses professional skepticism to identify potential fraud.

Accounts Payable

• Utilize AP automated invoicing system to receive invoices electronically.
• Review and process supplier invoices using a three-way match system.
• Send problem invoices out for correction and monitor for response to complete invoice posting
  
  

This position requires a general knowledge of accounting principles with a detailed understanding of Accounts Payable. Must have a desire to work in a team-based environment and contribute immediately.

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Applicable experience preferred, 1-2 years of experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task are required.
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non-negotiable.
• Strong spreadsheet skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Communication skills to deal effectively and appropriately with people, utilizing tact and diplomacy. Must be willing to initiate and build strong relationships with suppliers, team members, and branch personnel.
• Competence to keep company information strictly confidential.
• Ability to see details and recognize errors, working with precise standards of accuracy.
• Posses professional skepticism to identify potential fraud and escalate appropriately.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and think logically.
• Ability to think ahead, plan and follow up as needed to fully resolve issues.
• Professionally communicate with internal and external customers and ability to tailor communication to audience. Communication should be timely and friendly when expressed both written and verbally. Practice active listening at all times.
• Independently complete tasks on a daily basis.
• Follow company procedures and manager direction; communication concerns professionally.
  
  

MP Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer