Payable Accountant

General Purpose

Perform accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable and fixed assets transactions.

Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Review required documents and 3-way matching before recording
• Comply with accounting policy
• Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices
• Set invoices up for payment
• Enter and upload invoices into system
• Track expenses and process expense reports
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Prepare analysis of accounts
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Create, maintain fixed asset and equipment list and perform physical count when needed
• Produce monthly reports
• Involve month end closing
• Maintain list accrued expense
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Maintain accurate historical records
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information.

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of accounts payable & general accounting procedures
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software (such as Oracle, SAP or ERP software)
• Proficient in data entry and management (especially for Excel spread sheet)
• 1-3 years accounts payable or general accounting experience.

Key Accounts Payable Skills and Competencies

• Organizing and prioritizing
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Judgment
• Communication skills
• Vendor relationship skills
• Information management skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Team work
• Professional integrity
• Ability to meet deadlines.