ACCOUNTS PAYABLE COORDINATOR

Performs timely processing of coded and approved invoices received from DC’s and multiple departments at the SSC. Performs high-level research of upload/entry errors back to document submitters when unable to process. Ensure proper payment to all vendors/employees in accordance with company policies and procedures. Job Responsibility

• Processes invoices into the financial system for payment processing.
• Analyzes data input. Verifies accuracy through review and audit of invoices.
• Maintains logs for accurate daily reporting.
• Communicates verbally and/or in writing with coworkers and other Dollar General employees.
• Updates supervisor on significant workflow issues or vendor inquiries. For example, notifies supervisor of any recurring errors or issues in work, policies and procedures, or computer-generated screens and reports.
• Calculates and performs corrective payment/adjustment transactions to correct vendor accounts. Prepares and enters General Ledger journal entries, as required
• Assists the supervisor in training and cross-training employees in the department.
• Performs special projects.

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to present oneself professionally to others.
• Self-starter with the ability to efficiently coordinate and prioritize work.
• Ability to cross-train within the department.
• Ability to analyze and resolve specific expense-related accounting and payment problems, interacting with all levels of management in Dollar General, as may be required.
• Inquisitive with the ability to think creatively to resolve issues that fall outside of normal procedures.
• Knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping and an understanding of the order-shipping-billing-receiving cycle as it relates to Expense Payable.
• Ability to understand and explain application screens and reports generated by the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Receiving computer systems.
• Knowledge of and skills in the use of personal computers, including the use of standard e-mail, spreadsheets, and word processing software packages such as Microsoft Exchange, Excel, and Word.

• Completion of a two-year associate degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience in accounting, accounts payable or vendor relations, plus significant experience using on-line computer systems and spreadsheet software; and/or Equivalent education and experience on the job.