Accounts Payable Team Member

Metropolitan Market•Bellevue, WA

4d•$26 - $29

About The Position

As part of our Retail Support Center Accounting Department, this position is responsible for the accurate, timely reporting of financial information by performing various accounting and administrative functions, including accounts payable limited general ledger (GL) reconciliation. This role acts as a store and vendor contact for questions and information related to invoices, physical inventory reports, and financial reports; provides general support to the stores in reconciling/understanding payables information.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
One to three years of accounting experience, including accounts payable responsibilities and general ledger understanding.
Minimum of two years experience in a professional office environment performing accounting related duties required.
Strong computer skills and experience with multi-line telephone systems required.
Excellent 10-key skills (10,000 keystrokes/hour) and capable keyboarding abilities (35 WPM).
Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills a must. Analytical and problem solving skills required; proven history of analyzing numerical data.
Superior oral and written communication skills required, including good punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Strong interpersonal skills essential.
Ability to produce quality output while working within deadlines a must. Sense of urgency required.
Proven ability to interact and perform all job responsibilities with professionalism and confidentiality essential.
Strong customer service with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Receives invoices from assigned store(s); completes upload into Oracle Accounting System by established deadline each week.
Sorts and processes invoices received by mail; forwards to store(s) for approval.
Promptly files all invoices (alphabetically) for weekly check selection. Ensures all invoices are filed prior to current week’s selection date for timely processing and payment.
Prints Pre-Check Run and reconciles with corresponding invoices, designated by due date. Troubleshoots discrepancies and takes appropriate action.
Reconciles vendor statement of account with paid invoices; for unpaid invoices identified, acquires invoice copies necessary for payment processing. Obtains required invoice approval from store(s) as needed.
Establish and maintains relationships with external vendors and internal contacts.
Ensures that invoices are accurate and paid on time while adhering to department’s policies and standard operating procedures.
Supports and introduce process improvements to deliver process efficiencies.
Prints and distributes weekly invoice distribution report to store(s) and works with store department managers to correct any errors with weekly invoice distributions.
Completes miscellaneous clerical and administrative functions, including filing and photocopying, as required.
Performs other related support responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and/or Controller.