Job Overview:
The Accounts Payable Generalist is responsible for performing daily tasks related to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of operations of the Corporate Accounts Payable department. This position maintains and monitors account balances, reviews invoices and approval workflows and ensures timely payment processing.
Your Responsibilities:
Process accounts payable as required, including but not limited to vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, various tax and business licenses and other intercompany transactions. Apply technical knowledge and judgment to ensure accuracy and timeliness of AP processing, including the recording of AP activity in the proper period, proper account coding and timely resolution of reconciling items as required. Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with vendors and internal customers. Provide customer service to both internal and external clients by communicating and coordinating A/P policies and procedures, answering all inquiries and assisting in issue resolution. Liaison with internal departments and/or outside vendors on various projects, initiatives and process improvements impacting the Corporate Accounts Payable function, as needed and assigned. Ensure all credits due to the Company are properly documented. Ensure all negotiated contracts are paid as agreed upon. Prepare and maintain procedure documents for specific job duties. Demonstrate understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties requirements to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley. Assist Accounts Payable Manager and other accounting department leaders with related projects, presentations, reports, correspondence, or assignments as requested.
Skills & Qualifications:
Associate degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university, and three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgment and decision-making ability Excellent customer service skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Must have a strong work ethic and be detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills Must have strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Proficiency researching the Internet. Ability to work with sensitive or confidential information Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently. Must be self-driven with the ability to identify, plan and prioritize business opportunities. Avid experience preferred but not required
What We Offer:
As a non-exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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