We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable expert who will be responsible for performing the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions. To ensure company purchases on financial activity are recorded promptly and accurately, and invoices are paid on time.
To be a successful candidate, you should exhibit sound knowledge of best practices in accounting and experience in a similar role. Moreover, it would help if you were someone whose accounting expertise translates into optimized expense control processes.
Responsibilities:
- Route all unapproved invoices to the correct department to obtain approval
- Ensure all transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, following the company’s policies and procedures
- Correctly code all invoices using appropriate accounts
- Enter all invoices into the computer system for payment in a timely and accurate manner
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries for account reconciliations and issue reports to management.
- Set up new vendors as needed
- Research past due invoices for clarification or payment
- Request copies of unpaid invoices and forward them to the appropriate department for approval
- Work closely with external vendors and other departments as it relates to financial transactions throughout the company
- Handle vendor issues about payment disbursement, prepayments, incorrect payments, etc.
- Exhibit friendly, positive, and team-like behavior
- Always follow all company policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent is required
- At least four years of related financial experience
- Logistics Industry experience preferred
- Advanced technical skills, including Excel, other MS products, and ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, and add-on reporting software
- Possess strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in-office as part of a team in a highly collaborative environment
- Professional demeanor and excellent communication skills
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