Senior Accounts Payable Associate
About The Position
The Senior Accounts Payable Associate works under limited supervision performing a variety of duties related to the source to pay function. Following varied and standardized procedures, performs accounts payable functions. This position is responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable invoice entry, which includes working with other business areas to ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable invoices. The individual in this position must have accounting, booking or bookkeeping background to ensure compliance with the accounting practices established by the Director of Shared Services and Lincoln Corporate. Close relationships between the other members of the Lincoln Electric Automation Companies must be developed and maintained.Primary Responsibilities Provide accounts payable and clerical support to the finance department Responsible for assisting with completing the monthly close process Able to meet deadlines Accounting general functions including data entry Ensure compliance, GAAP, and corporate policies are followed Assists with review, entry and approval of accounts payable Compile reports/summaries Will be required to participate in Audits/Reviews Other duties and projects The major challenges to this position are coordinating the objectives of the company with the sometimes-conflicting demands of the customers (both internal and external), and vendors. In addition, the individual in this position must protect the best interests of the company.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma/GED with 2 years Accounting, Accounts Payable or Bookkeepeing Experience
- Bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Must be computer literate, Microsoft Office products preferred
- Aptitude to learn quickly
- Must be self-managed and accountable
- This role requires exceptional time-management, organization, and follow-up skills
- Must be able to effectively communicate
- Excellent problem-solving skills required
- Able to demonstrate leadership and project a positive attitude
- Ability to process 85-100 invoices daily
Nice To Haves
- Two years of accounting/bookkeeping experience is desired
Responsibilities
- Provide accounts payable and clerical support to the finance department
- Responsible for assisting with completing the monthly close process
- Able to meet deadlines
- Accounting general functions including data entry
- Ensure compliance, GAAP, and corporate policies are followed
- Assists with review, entry and approval of accounts payable
- Compile reports/summaries
- Will be required to participate in Audits/Reviews
- Other duties and projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
