Position Summary:
The Accountant II – Accounts Payable will handle vendor invoice processing, three-way match, payments and reconciliation of accounts.
This role will also be responsible for monthly accruals and will perform general bookkeeping.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices and recording entries
Perform vendor/account analysis, statement reconciliations and related transactions
Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; requesting W9s; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; requesting stop-payments
Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices
Files AP checks and invoices
Maintain financial security by following JSOX and financial audit procedures
Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
Work overtime when needed to meet business needs including accounting deadlines
Work with Accounting Supervisor on various projects
Provides documentation and explanation for auditor’s requests
Perform outstanding checks reconciliation on a periodic basis
Process international vendors’ invoices.
Schedule and process wire payments
Process Freight EDI invoices
Perform monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, recording adjusting and reclassification of journal entries, if necessary
Perform other duties as needed
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher, Accounting or Business concentration
3 – 5 years of experience successfully and accurately handling core duties in Accounts Payable (A/P) position or equivalent position in a moderately complex mid to large company preferred and/or manufacturing or other production environment.
Computer proficiency including MS Office programs, data and 10-key accuracy.
Intermediate Excel experience needed.
Excellent communication (verbal and written), superb interpersonal skills
Strong work-ethic is critical for success in this position.
JDE, Oracle systems, or similar.