Accounts Payable Accountant

Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the day to day operations of the accounting department as the company continues to grow. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, high energy employee who looks forward to working in a rapidly changing environment and wants to make a difference every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record daily journal entry activity related to invoices and accounts payable, expense reports, credit card transactions, etc.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to posting.
• Follow established and evolving procedures and make recommendations to improve efficiencies and processes.
• Acquire and maintain vendor and customer supporting documentation, including W-9 forms, sales tax exemption forms, etc.
• Process vendor payments on a weekly basis.
• Assist in month-end close as directed by Senior Accounting Manager and Controller, including AP Aging reconciliation and other month-end close duties as assigned.
• Prepare periodic compliance forms.
• Assist stakeholders (employees, vendors, etc.) by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
• Maintain/update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems, make recommendations to foster organization and efficient work flow.
• Other duties assigned, including but not limited to sorting and distributing incoming mail, assist with annual audits.

Experience & Education:

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable function.
• Undergraduate degree or higher
• Strong knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures.
• Ability to compare data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness and detect errors.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Sage Intacct, ChromeRiver, Emburse, Nvoicepay a plus
• Able to work independently as well as in a group setting.
• Superior attention to detail working with large volume of data.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all levels in the organization.
• A natural curiosity to learn, apply accounting guidelines, make informed decisions and appropriate actions.
• Ability to work well under deadlines.
• Proficient at 10-key and typing, ability to compose routine correspondence and reports.