Accounts Payable Associate

Overview The Accounts Payable role supports the organization’s financial and administrative functions to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all related operations. Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, this position provides comprehensive financial, administrative, and clerical support. Responsibilities The Accounts Payable is responsible for supporting the organization’s financial and administrative functions to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all related operations. Key responsibilities include processing and monitoring payments and expenditures, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring that all financial transactions are completed in a timely manner and vendors and suppliers are paid within established deadlines. Key Responsibilities Process approximately 150 vendor invoices per month Verify vendor invoices comply with the company’s accounting policies and purchase requisitions Prepare payment batches, process wire transfers in the bank portal, and issue checks for the semi‑monthly payment runs Download bank statements and record payments in the AP sub‑ledger Maintain vendor accounts in the accounting system and issue form 1099s Interact with vendors and conduct invoice/payment research as requested Perform office admin tasks including purchase of office supplies, mail collection, and package receipts Assist the Accounting Manager with month‑end close activities Provide audit support for financial statement audits and various compliance audits Perform other tasks as assigned Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education & Experience Two years experience in Accounts Payable. Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred. Language Skills Position requires a strong verbal & written communication skill. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Other Skills Intermediate knowledge in Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Word. Requires excellent “customer service” skills. Self‑motivated individual having the ability to multi‑task without missing deadlines. Professional individual with a strong work ethic and a demonstrated team player. Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options. Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting. Paid Time‑Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave. Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service. Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service. Employee Recognition Program – High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition. Annual Bonus Program – Opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application! The minimum hourly wage for this role will be $21.00–$23.00 the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic. #J-18808-Ljbffr