Accounts Payable Assistant

Cooper Steel•Shelbyville, TN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for processing invoices in an accurate and timely manner. This position will include setting up and maintaining vendor accounts, collaborating with vendors to resolve questions, reconciling statements, and researching exceptions, analyzing expense reports for accuracy, and other tasks as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma (required)
Strong interpersonal skills
detail oriented
ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals
self-motivated and capable of working independently within a team
good judgment
critical thinking problem solving skills
ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
computer literate with working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
ability to work effectively with others
ability to adapt in a fast paced environment
good prioritization skills
ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to changing demands of handling multiple job duties and frequent interruptions

Nice To Haves

Experience in Accounting or related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

Input and process invoices for all assigned locations
Audit, verify and process employee expense reports
Prepare and submit credit applications
Manage vendor statement reconciliation process
Oversee the mailing and distribution of company checks
Assist with credit card reconciliation process and resolve discrepancies as needed
Provide support with the preparation of sales tax return in accordance with state and local regulations
Upload supporting documents for invoices into our accounting system (Timberscan)
Research and respond to vendor and coworker inquiries
Other duties as assigned