Accounts Payable Associate

By Light Professional IT Services LLC • Port Orange, FL

32d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full time on site position. The Accounts Payable Associate accurately performs Accounts Payable duties according to established procedures and within designated time constraints. They serve as a liaison with departments and vendors to provide accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable.

Requirements

• Associates degree in accounting or related field with one year of work experience or college certificate in accounting/bookkeeping with one year of work experience or high school diploma with five years of experience. Will consider other related certifications in lieu of experience.
• Experience must be in Accounts Payable or equivalent level accounting position.
• The candidate must have general knowledge of accounts payable processing.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to solve complex invoice discrepancies.
• Ability to concurrently perform multiple assignments
• This position also requires a person who is self-motivated, and analytical.
• Must work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience with Costpoint/Deltek ERP system, particularly the AP module.
• General knowledge of sales tax rules and regulations

Responsibilities

• Entering vendor invoices against purchase orders for payment into computerized accounting software.
• Entering internal documents and external non-purchase order invoices for payment into computerized accounting software.
• Verifies appropriate approvals and supporting documentation for disbursements.
• Reconciling purchase order differences between receiving, quality, purchasing and accounts payable organizations.
• Reconciling Accounts Payable control account and various prepaid expense accounts.
• Responding to vendor and internal customer inquiries.
• Voucher filing and scanning preparation.
• Assisting with month end entries, handling mail, and gathering auditor requests.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees