Accounting Associate, Accounts Payable

Pilot Company • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The purpose of this job is to perform routine AP accounting activities needed to reconcile vendor statements for a set of assigned vendors.
Maintain and reconcile vendor statements
Address and resolve vendor inquiries regarding payment status, account discrepancies, and outstanding balances
Investigate and correct payment errors including overpayments, underpayments, and misapplied funds
Work closely with vendors to address issues
Process missing vendor invoices and corrections identified in vendor statement reconciliation through the invoice managements system
Maintain accurate and detailed records of research findings, resolutions and communications with vendors and internal stakeholders
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.
The following additional duty may also be required:
Respond to inquiries via e-mail and phone calls

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required
• Basic Microsoft Office skills required
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, work extended hours when necessary, and perform work with a high sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Accounts Payable experience preferred
• General Ledger experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile vendor statements
• Address and resolve vendor inquiries regarding payment status, account discrepancies, and outstanding balances
• Investigate and correct payment errors including overpayments, underpayments, and misapplied funds
• Work closely with vendors to address issues
• Process missing vendor invoices and corrections identified in vendor statement reconciliation through the invoice managements system
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of research findings, resolutions and communications with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Respond to inquiries via e-mail and phone calls

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED