What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Associate position at Thompson Safety?
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to the organization. Their role is to complete payments and control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. Also, highlights the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner while working in collaboration with various departments.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to the organization. Their role is to complete payments and control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. Also, highlights the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner while working in collaboration with various departments.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
- Prepares and process invoices, processes AP checks and ACH payments, and tracks all payment information and money movement in the company system.
- Enters high-volume PO invoices and performs 3-way matching process.
- Enters & codes high-volume non-PO invoices based on Thompson Safety accounting policies.
- Assists in maintaining accurate and complete accounts payable SOP’s and vendor related files.
- Assists with verification of expense reports and preparation of payment to employees.
- Prepares and reviews routine & requested monthly accounts payable reports.
- Interfaces with the Purchasing & Operations teams in a professional and diligent manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Basic accounting knowledge preferred
- Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficient in relevant computer applications.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, talking on the phone, attending virtual online meetings, and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
