Accounting Assistant

General Accounting SupportProvide support in general accounting tasks.Duties and Responsibilities:Support preparation of vendors payments for the weekly check runSet up new vendors in SAP and collect 1099 informationEnsure invoices are "good receipt" correctly and paid against the purchase ordersMaximize utilization of purchase orders and process check request payments on exception basisFlag and clarify any questionable invoice terms or pricing issues and researching and resolve any invoice discrepancies or other issuesSupports other departments in regard to financial transactions throughout the companyHandling issues or concerns with vendor pertaining to banking/payment disbursement (voids checks/reissues)Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practicesVendor correspondence and query responseSupport the Oak Brook accounting activities as a back-up or any other required activitiesCollaborate with any information requested by internal or external auditorsEnsure completion of all Internal Control tasks (ICFRs)Qualifications:Bachelor or degree in accountingMinimum 1-2 years in accounts payable positionsIntermediate ExcelSAP experience