Accounting Associate - Accounts Payable

UNITED NETWORK FOR ORGAN SHARING•Richmond, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Associate will be responsible for processing and posting Accounts Payable transactions in accordance with GAAP accounting within the Finance & Accounting team. This position will also be responsible for managing disbursements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, maintaining vendor financial records for historical and audit purposes, responding to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs, and performing all related accounting work.

Requirements

2 years of accounts payable/accounting or other related professional accounting experience required. 3-5 years strongly preferred.
Will also consider entry-level accounts payable/accounting experience with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
Intermediate proficiency in Excel (e.g. pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
Strong understanding of GAAP/General Ledger Accounting
High School diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent analytical skills - including the ability to present results
Excellent organizational skills
Deadline driven and detail oriented – ability to meet/exceed organizational turnaround times

Responsibilities

Receive, review, and process vendor invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals and proper coding to general ledger accounts
Prepare and execute payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors
Work closely with the Procurement Department to verify proper PO documentation and vendor information before processing payments
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to invoices and payments
Maintain a schedule for recurring vendor invoices to ensure timely payments.
Process employee and member reimbursements through the expense management system, ensuring compliance with company policies
Generate accounts payable and expense management reports as needed by the leadership team for financial planning and analysis
Assist in the month-end close process including preparing accruals, posting prepaid expense amortizations, and reconciling transactions
Serve as an advisor on accounts payable and expense management matters to employees and members
Challenge data discrepancies and communicate with relative parties to ensure timely resolution