Accounts Payable Accountant

Windcave•New York, NY

2d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Windcave is seeking a qualified and experienced Accounts Payable Accountant to join their Accounting team in New York. This role reports to the Senior Finance Manager in New Zealand and liaises with several departments across the business. The company follows a hybrid policy with two work-from-home days. The Accounts Payable Accountant will be responsible for accurate and timely invoice processing, managing purchase orders, performing accounts payable reconciliation, assisting with financial analysis, managing AP tickets, setting up and maintaining vendor details, verifying staff reimbursements, paying suppliers, assisting with monthly accounts reconciliations, and performing additional accounting or office-related tasks. The role also involves identifying areas for process improvement within the Accounts Payable function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce /Accounting /Finance
Three or more years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent in planning and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
High level of professionalism, dedication and flexibility
Strong in using MS Office, with the ability to pick up new systems
The confidence to build and foster strong relationships

Responsibilities

Receive, review, and process invoices with accuracy.
Match invoices with purchase orders.
Ensure proper authorization and documentation for payment.
Resolve discrepancies or issues that may arise.
Assure the smooth flow of payment run processes.
Create, amend, and resolve purchase orders, ensuring appropriate authorization.
Verify entries against supplier statements for trade accounts to the accounts payable ledger.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in accounts payable reconciliation.
Maintain accurate records of payables.
Reconcile creditors due for payment.
Conduct periodic analysis to address outstanding balances or discrepancies.
Assist in the preparation of financial analysis related to accounts payable.
Provide valuable support during audits and financial reviews.
Efficiently manage AP tickets.
Set up and maintain vendor details in the ERP system.
Verify and manage staff reimbursements and related receipts.
Pay suppliers by monitoring discount opportunities, contracts, invoices, etc.
Assist with monthly accounts reconciliations in the wider finance team.
Perform additional accounting or otherwise office-related tasks and provide general administrative assistance.
Identify areas for process improvement within the Accounts Payable function.
Streamline procedures, enhance automation, and implement best practices to boost efficiency and accuracy.