Accounts Payable Technician

Summary Description : Reporting to the Office Manager, the accountingtechnician performs basic to moderately complex accounting tasks associatedwith the preparation and maintenance of Accounts Payable. This position isresponsible for processing bi-weekly invoicing to vendors and must have theability to handle complex invoice situations with limited supervision. Thesuccessful candidate should have knowledge of all phases of accounting withthe ability to work independently and with others inside and outside theorganization.Job Responsibilities: Highly organized with intermediate to advance Excel skills Review all invoices for accuracy and approval prior to payment Distribute incoming invoices to departments for coding for timely entry Respond to all vendor and in-house inquiries in a timely andprofessional manner Resolve vendor issues or redirect as needed; follow-up when necessary Researches problems / discrepancies, working closely with all departments Reconcile vendor statements; ability to research and correct discrepancies Maintain electronic files and documentation in accordance with policyand GAAP accounting practices Manage vendor database including acquiring W-9s, setting up newvendors, and updating existing vendor information and insurance requirements Manage bi- weekly check runs; Work closely with all levels of management as operational needs may dictate; Other duties as may be reasonably assigned.Required Qualifications: 5+ years of accounts payable experience; High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred; Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must have strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a highvolume and high paced environment; Emphasis on accuracy and timeliness; Ability to perform basic math computations such as percentages,fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quicklyand accurately; Extreme attention to detail and high level of professionalism. Strong proficiency with MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Word;Normally requires no instructions on routine work, and general instructionson new assignments.Job Type: Full-timeExperience: Accounts Payable: 5 year (Preferred)Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)Work Location: One locationBenefits: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Flexible scheduleSchedule: Monday to Friday