What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Coordinator position at Southern Glazers?
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Overview
The Accounts Payable Clerk II is responsible for coding, processing and data entry of vendor payables invoices. Duties may also include opening, stamping and distribution of department mail, filing as needed, problem research and resolution and communication with internal and external personnel.
Primary Responsibilities
- Processes high volume of vendor invoices daily through the AP workflow ensuring timely and accurate processing
- Review invoices for accuracy and completeness, including vendor information, accounting information, and supporting documentation
- Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies, coding errors, duplicate invoices, and missing information
- Communicate with internal departments to obtain clarification, resolve issues, and facilitate timely invoice processing
- Monitor workflow queues, prioritize invoices, and follow up on pending items to meet processing deadlines
- Ensure invoices are properly routed for approval and comply with established AP policies and internal controls
- Adapt to SAP system conversion activities and evolving business processes while maintaining productivity and accuracy
- Respond to vendor inquiries regarding account information via email / telephone
- Assist with updating and reconciling ledgers, journals, and/or accounts, as needed
- Perform check runs for assigned Division(s)
- Perform other job related duties as assigned
Additional Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency plus 2 years of experience
- Knowledge with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, and organizational objectives
- Proficiency using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets in creating pivot tables, develop charts, and complex formulas
Physical Demands
- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
- Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
- May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 15lbs
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
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