Accounts Payable Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: Colorado Springs Explorer Location - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920Education Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $21.09 - $24.25 HourlyJob Category: Accounting
POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for managing all aspects of the accounts payable process, the online banking credit card review and processing as well as assisting with other general accounting duties in the accounting department.

 

MISSION: Improving lives, optimizing wellness, promoting independence

 

COMPETENCIES:


 



Technical Expertise
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Effective Communication
Results Oriented
Personal Credibility
Quality Focus
People Focus
Flexibility



 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


Manage accounts payable accounting including reviewing and processing invoices for payment, ensuring accurate general ledger coding, correct payment amount, timely payment submission, and proper approval. Follow up with various departments and vendors regarding invoice discrepancies
Make copies of invoices for accruals weekly
Responsible for making payments weekly on approved invoices either with the company credit card or issuing a check
Manages accounting for company-wide P-card system including reviewing receipts, documentation and approvals, general ledger coding, exporting and importing, and monthly reporting. Credit card payments are to be done weekly as well as reviewing for completeness of transaction envelopes and following up on missing or incomplete information
Review vendor profiles for accuracy against W-9 form submissions and 1099 processing at the end of each calendar year
Performs month-end closing activities as assigned including preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations and journal entries as requested by the Assistant Controller
Assists with research, development, implementation, and documentation of accounting processes and stores those processes into the Book of Business as requested



Assists with preparation for year-end financial audits and other audits as needed



Assists with general ledger analysis, data entry, budgeting, and other ad hoc projects as requested
Other duties as assigned


 
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Accounting preferred
Minimum three years experience in accounts payable
Must have strong computer skills and able to demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data recording and visualization
Must have experience working in an accounting team environment


 

 

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan.  Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.