Accounts Payable Associate

Job Summary This position is a support function within the overall finance department. This position is responsible for collecting, comparing vendor invoices to issued purchase orders culminating in the payment of appropriate funds to suppliers. Responsibilities Obtain supplier invoices, receiving documents and other supporting documentation, then examine, code appropriately, and post to the accounting system. Prepare checks for printing. Prepare hand checks as needed. Handle all supplier A/P queries and follow up. Coordinate and resolve with buyers all cost discrepancies and track using a cost discrepancy log. Other tasks assigned by financial lead. Education Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred. Experience Entry-level position. Professional Skills Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and Excel. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data. Describe the most important decisions made by this position. Most important decisions made fully independently: Proper coding of supplier invoices. #J-18808-Ljbffr