A/P Associate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include but are not limited to the following:
 Checks employee expense reports for accuracy and processes checks for direct deposit.
 Posts transactions to journals, ledgers and other records. May handle incoming calls from vendors regarding payments.
 Sort and distribute incoming mail.
 Process check requests.
 Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly.
 1099 maintenance.
 Respond to all vendor inquiries.
 Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
 Assist in month end closing.
 Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
 Assist with other projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
 Associate’s degree in accounting preferred.
 Previous experience in an accounting department preferred.
 Understand how to calculate and analyze figures.
 Average skill level with Microsoft Excel formulas, including formulating data into Excel spreadsheets.
 Knowledge of other accounting software such as QuickBooks and Great Plains preferred.
 Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures.
 Strong attention to detail.