Accountant - Accounts Payable

Location

Downers Grove, IL | United States

Job description

Job Title: Accountant – Accounts Payable

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Location: Downers Grove, IL

Classification: Salaried; Exempt 

Job Purpose

The Accountant, Accounts Payable is an entry-level accounting position.  The position provides full coverage in all aspects of the Accounts Payable function, including: invoice matching and coding;  voucher entry; opening and disbursement of mail; cutting and disbursing checks; processing ACH and wire payments; and managing vendor aging.  The position also researches issues and disputes with vendors and works with Purchasing to resolve these issues.  They will also provide backup for other accounting functions such as AR as needed and participate in month end close activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

AP:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
• Process invoices via 3-way match
• Researches disputed issues with vendors and works with Purchasing and other departments to resolve.
• Responsible for timely closure of Purchase Orders after final quantity received.
• Processes disbursement checks, matches to vendor invoices and sends to the manager for review and signature.
• Opens and distributes mail; mails checks to vendors.
• Maintains Customer and Vendor Master Files by keeping them current.

• Weekly/monthly reporting of all areas of Accounts Payable Specifically frequently monitoring items that are received and not invoiced.
• Assists in preparation of Monthly Cash Forecast
• Enter ACH/Wires in Bank and in accounting system
• Prepare monthly Netting out and enter in BMG system
• Proactively reach out to vendor on account balances to make sure we have no mismatch

• Prepare Intercompany AP file
• Assist with providing back up for Internal Auditor requests

AR: 

• Provide back up for billing, cash receipts and month end AR related tasks

GL:

• Account reconciliation for AP general ledger, sub ledger, and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Other general accounting tasks and projects as assigned

Other Ad hoc requests

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance from a four-year college/university.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows Desktop, web browsers, accounting software, etc.
• Ability to work without supervision consistently performing duties to company standards.
• Accuracy, strong analytical and time management skills; ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to keep information confidential.

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Commitment to Quality
• Communication/Teamwork
• Innovation
• Accountability

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Job tags

Salary