Accounts Payable Accountant

Steel Partners Holdings•Camden, DE

22d

About The Position

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Payable Accountant will oversee the accounts payable function for HandyTube LLC. This position will include providing financial and administrative support by ensuring accounts payable transactions are processed timely, and in accordance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), HandyTube policy & procedures and management reporting requirements. The Accounts Payable Accountant will maintain accurate and thorough files and documentation, assist with audit support as requested, provide any ad-hoc analysis for management reports as required, and perform necessary functions during the month-end close. The accounts payable accountant will work closely with the shipping, purchasing, and receiving departments.

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent years of progressive work experience, required.
Candidates should possess 4+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable
Experience operating daily in QAD or a similar ERP system.
Basic understanding of general ledger accounting, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
Candidate must have solid analytical capabilities to identify and resolve issues quickly.
Proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Products, Quickbooks,
Good interpersonal skills, communicating across functions and departments
Highly motivated and detailed oriented.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote Safety as the Number One Priority of all HandyTube employees.
Monitor and maintain all incoming invoicing (electronic and hard copy)
Process purchase order vendor invoices using the 3-way match.
Review vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to vouchering and payment
Interface with shipping/receiving and purchasing team to ensure correct receipt into the ERP
Maintain customer consignment relationships
Ensure weekly cash disbursements are aligned with cash forecast.
Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks, and distribute checks accordingly.
Continuously review all accounts payable and cash disbursement processes, looking for efficiencies and implementation of updated processes and procedures.
Maintain 1099 forms.
Respond to all vendor inquiries.
Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
Month end accruals for Accounts Payable.
Backup to the A/R accountant in support of customer payment receipts and ERP transactions