Accounts Payable Accountant

Morrison Products•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Corporate Finance Department by processing invoices and maintaining the accounts payable system to ensure prompt and accurate vendor payments. This role also provides backup support within the Accounting department as needed. This position reports to the Shared Services Manager.

Requirements

Three to five years of related work experience.
Knowledge of general accounting and accounts payable generally obtained through OJT and/or Associates Degree in accounting/business.
Ability to work with our ERP system.
Ability to work with the full Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be accurate with details.
Must be discrete.
Must be organized.
Able to type and ten-key by touch.
Must have dynamic interpersonal skills that allows the employee to successfully interface with all level and types of employees or dealing with vendors on the phone.

Responsibilities

Maintain AP email inbox and review receiving report to determine which invoices can be processed and paid.
Route invoices needing approval to the appropriate personnel and ensure proper site level approvals have been recorded.
Prepare invoice batches for entry into QAD.
Work with Purchasing to identify the root cause of issues and resolve receiving problems to facilitate accurate invoice payment.
Reconcile the Accounts Payable and Unvouchered accounts monthly.
Answer phone calls from vendors concerning payments and/or processing account issues.
Call or write vendors for a refund if an account has an outstanding credit balance.
Process reimbursements for employee travel and expenses on the 10th and 25th of each month.
Run checks on the 10th and 25th of each month.
Run an aging report by effective date, then run the (automatic) payment selection by effective date prior to creating checks.
Review and compare reports, then forward for final approval from the Chief Financial Officer.
Run checks and match check copies to the supporting vouchers for filing.
Pull any checks over $10,00.00 for two signatures.
File and manage respective check documentation making it available upon demand.
Issue on-demand checks for pay advances, petty cash, and other time sensitive requests on an “as requested “basis.
Provide support to the Accounting Manager and Assistant Controller on special projects and account analysis when requested.