Accounting Officer (AP)
About this position
Responsibilities
• Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
• Receive and verify invoices for correct approval and G/L coding including three-way match for inventory and production-related invoices. Coordinate with receiving department in resolving quantity and pricing discrepancies with vendors.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries.
• Check vendor files for any previous payments and assign voucher numbers
• Prepare vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain any goods received not invoiced and work closely with receiving department in clearing up invoices with discrepancies.
• Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit, generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance
• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• Track of credits owed to the company and ensure that credits are properly applied towards vendor accounts.
• Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices
• Prepare vat reconciliation report.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Participate in month-end financial statement close process.
• Continuing to improve the payment process.
• Assist with external audit inquiries upon request i.e. stock taking, reconciled report.
• Perform other duties as required to support the finance & accounting department.
Requirements
• Bachelor degree with courses in accounting, business, or equivalent experience required.
• Understanding basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.
• Work well with others through all methods of communication.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Be detail oriented, reliable, and well organized.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Accounts Payable experience is a plus.
• SAP experience is preferred.