Temp - Accounts Payable Accountant

Labconnect International Ltd • Johnson City, TN

57d

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances, vendor statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures, including accruals. A successful accounts payable accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to recognize expense in the correct period.

Requirements

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and expense recognition
• Thorough knowledge and experience with accounts payable process and procedures and controls
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, (Microsoft Dynamics NAV or other ERP system)
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• 1-3 years of Accounts Payable and month-end close experience is required.
• Possess strong abilities in organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to integrate and coordinate diverse areas management.
• Previous experience working closely with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance related issues.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and leadership, to timely accomplish tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills
• Must possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is needed. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public is also necessary.
• The ability to apply advanced concepts of accounting is required.
• Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes rapid decisions regarding administrative and executive issues. Must display excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, word processing software, spreadsheet software, accounting software and database software.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for related clinical trial industry experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Record accounts payable purchase orders, invoices and payments in accordance with established accounting policies and principles
• Monitors and responds to vendor-related queries
• Post and process accrual journal entries
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Post accounts payable invoices and perform reconciliations
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, complete accounts payable, etc. as assigned
• Month end duties as assigned
• Prepare and reconcile prepaid expense schedules
• Assist with other accounting projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed