Accounts Payable Clerk

CannonDesign • Buffalo, NY

1d • $25 - $31

About The Position

The successful candidate will be an integral part of our corporate accounting team and will be responsible for a wide variety of accounting tasks throughout the department.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of related accounting experience required.
• Must have experience with accounts payable cash disbursements and general accounting knowledge.
• High level knowledge of accounting coding.
• Knowledge of OCR electronic coding and ERP workflows.
• Strong communication skills, exceptional time management and planning skills with the ability to multitask, maintain and prioritize deadlines.
• Commitment to quality, standards, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and be self-directed in most aspects of the position.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong Excel skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Deltek Vantagepoint experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Accounts Payable review and data entry processing for North America offices.
• Processing of vendor invoices into Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Reconciliation of vendor statements to ensure a high level of accuracy for financial reporting.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing and reconciliation of invoices according to monthly processing schedule.
• Ensure documentation and approvals meet CannonDesign corporate requirements.
• Collect correspondence and coordination of invoices.
• Assist in the annual audit process.
• Assist in the processing of annual 1099 forms.
• Cross-train and assist other team members with complementary finance tasks.
• Provide guidance to other users outside finance, including communication with third-party vendors.
• Occasionally provide payables and workflow approval training.
• Review invoices to ensure adherence to all CannonDesign policies.
• Prepare regular periodic and special accounting reports as requested by accounting leadership.
• Adhere to and promote proper accounting internal control procedures.
• Assist in preparing and processing vendor/consultant invoices and coding payment documents.
• Process, transmit, and run credit transactions upon authorization.
• Maintain updated vendor files including insurance certificates, vendor qualification forms, and W-9s.
• Respond to vendor inquiries for vendor qualification forms, wiring instructions, etc.
• Research and resolve unusual accounting transactions or discrepancies.
• Team with the other Accounting Clerks for proper cross-training of all relevant responsibilities.
• May handle other responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
• We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed