Accounts Payable Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Summary:

The Accounts Payable Coordinator plays a crucial achieving our purpose of creating lasting value to those we serve by paying the obligations of Van Meter. Key responsibilities include performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. This individual promotes our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Sort, organize, and match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents
• Prepare and process accounts payable checks, electronic transfers and ACH payments
• Reconciles financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance established with accounting practices
• Prepare batches of invoices and ensure accurate coding to specific vendors
• Process check requests
• Ensure invoices are accurately and timely entered into company software
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Successfully investigate and reconcile accounts
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist the finance team in the monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles
• Assists auditors for the purpose of providing support and documentation on internal process for accounts payable
• Sort and distribute incoming mail

Requirements:

Critical Success Factors:

• Must be able to follow standard filing procedures
• Detail oriented, professional, reliable
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple priorities
• Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
• Drive for continuous improvement

Job Requirements/Specifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with coursework in accounting
• Associates Degree preferred in related field
• Two years relevant work experience
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Consistently sitting, working with hands & fingers, and works indoors
• Frequently twisting upper body, reaching, talking, hearing, works alone, and works with others
• Sometimes walking, lifting, carrying, and customer contact
• Occasionally standing, pushing, bending at the waist, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and extended day

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Several factors are considered in making compensation decisions at Van Meter; including but not limited to education, skill sets, work experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation may be below the lower end of the range when the minimum requirements of the role are not met and the higher end is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role.

Van Meter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, 401(k) with company match and an Emplownership Plan.yee Stock O