ACCOUNTS PAYABLE COORDINATOR

Description:

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our accounting team. This position is responsible for reviewing and processing vendor invoices for payment, including the payment of invoices to vendors. This position will also assist in other areas in the department including Accounts Receivable.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper coding and authorization
• Data entry of vendor invoices
• Process timely check runs including delivery to proper recipient directly or via mail
• Process "urgent" check requests
• Reconcile vendor statements
• 3-way match inventory invoices
• Resolve invoice/purchasing discrepancies
• Request and maintain W-9s from vendors
• Coordinate and communicate with multiple locations and key departments
• Other special projects and duties as assigned

Requirements:

Experience Requirements:

• 3 or more years Accounts Payable experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical
• General accounting knowledge and experience
• Proficient in Word and Excel, as well as accounting software packages
• Accounts Receivable experience a plus
• Team player
• Problem solving ability
• Excellent organizational skills

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a drug screening test
• Able to pass a background check
• Must have clean credit record
• Clean driving record

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills
• Effective and efficient worker
• Process improvement oriented
• Persistence in the face of obstacles
• Maintaining an optimistic and pleasant attitude
• Highly organized with great time management skills
• A willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Being reliable, responsible and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job
• Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger and avoiding aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations