AP Staff Accountant

The AP Staff Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all accounts payable related obligations of the Company, weekly payment runs and preparation of financial information including standard periodic financial reports. All duties are performed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Additional responsibilities include the reconciliation and maintenance of general ledger accounts for the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings and managing the Company Amex credit card program along with Concur expense report processing and administration.

Essential Functions

Accounts Payable

• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services, code, process and post invoices to NetSuite
• Manage all Company credit cards, own the relationship with Amex, upload and code company credit card transactions
• Manage the weekly payment run/ACH/Wires, cash management across multiple bank accounts
• Daily bank reconciliations
• Set-up and maintain vendor files (W-9’s)
• Annual 1099 reporting
• T&E expense reporting system processor and administrator (Concur)
• Works closely with personnel in other departments to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage the purchase order system and drive process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

Accounting

• Pre-paid accounts - prepare monthly journal entries from related reconciliations
• Monthly Use Tax accrual
• Month end vendor accruals
• Enter and post daily outgoing cash transactions into NetSuite
• Prepare monthly GL account reconciliations resolving any variances in a timely manner
• Benefit reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries on a daily basis. Post journal entries to the general ledger using NetSuite accounting software
• Check financial general ledger entries and financial reports for accuracy
• Assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits by the Company’s external auditors
• Calculate monthly commissions using Incent for payroll processing
• Adhoc requests
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to five years accounting experience, preferably in a high-technology fast paced growth company
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business preferred but not necessary
• General understanding and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems required. (NetSuite experience preferred)
• Pro-active organized with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills (strong collaborator with employees and vendors)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with MSFT Office with strong proficiency with excel

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