Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Associate

Position Summary

Plans and carries out activities relating to all phases of accounts payable. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet’s principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

 

Principle Responsibilities

• Processes and enters vendor invoices into the accounts payable system
• Answers inquiries from vendors regarding payment status
• Works with purchasing to resolve issues arising between the company and its suppliers
• Assists in the monthly close by preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
• Files and maintains, purchasing and cash disbursement records
• Communicates proactively with vendors and other key stakeholders. Identify opportunities and implement solutions to improve processes.
• Coordinates check runs, ensuring they are prepared and processed according to documented procedures.
• Provides work papers to auditors
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor. 
• Assist in the maintenance and compliance of internal controls
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

 

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Three plus years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• Experience with local, state and federal payroll regulations
• Accounts Payable and/or Payroll Certification preferred

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent data entry skills
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, i.e. accruals, prepayments, double-entry bookkeeping
• Knowledge of accounts payable functions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Deadline management

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.  

Travel Requirements

N/A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.