Accounts Payable Associate

 

JOB SUMMARY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Ensure invoices are coded to the appropriate GL account and location
• Reconcile, research and correct vendor discrepancies
• Process A/P check runs for signature by authorized check signer

• Actively participate in accounting meetings
• Manage cash requirements report
• Review, process and reconcile credit card statements
• Assist in month-end close
• Manage amortization of prepaid expenses
• Research and resolves routine and more difficult vendor and internal business partner invoice and payment inquiries
• Validate invoice for accuracy related to invoice details, including supplier's remittance information, expense coding, and proper sales/use tax application
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OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain necessary vendor information to process 1099’s
• Respond to vendor inquiries
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately and in accordance with company policy
• Assist with developing and documenting key accounting systems
• Other duties as assigned

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience in the Accounts Payable Area
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills (including V-lookup and pivot tables)
• Knowledge of AP applications on a major computerized system
• 2-4 years of work experience in Finance or Accounting; Solid understanding of full cycle Account Payable functions
• Experience in working in a high-volume processing environment; previous invoice upload processing knowledge a plus
• Customer service experience in responding to routine & more difficult inquiries

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with basic computer software and Microsoft Office
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Normal Office Activity

 

The above statements are intended to provide a general overview and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements.  Additional duties can be assigned as determined.

 

Elite Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a diverse workforce.