AP Accountant

Summary: Responsible for supporting company operations by assisting the accounts payable department and completing a wide range of accounting assignments. This position will require to manage multiple tasks in a very high-volume environment, ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of the entire process as it relates to the GL coding, obtaining proper approvals for POs and non-PO invoices, running a corporate credit card program, posting month end accruals and preparing assigned post close reporting and reconciliations. This position ensures company policies and procedures are being adhered to as they pertain to accounts payable. This position will play a key role in maintaining cross functional relationship with plant locations, sales, logistics and executive teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Accounts Payable full cycle (Distribute invoices for approval, post for payment)Post month end accruals related to AP (e.g. POs received awaiting invoice, invoice received awaiting approval for payment, intercompany invoices, freight receipts awaiting invoices, etc.)Propose month end adjusting and correcting journalsReconcile and analyze multiple assigned GL accountsComplete assigned tasks and reconciliations in BlacklineParticipate in AP automation continuous improvement processEnsure accuracy of GL coding on for invoices (e.g. various types of Freight and CIP), Review P&L impact monthly and analyze month to month expenses fluctuationsReview and reconcile aging of the open POs monthly and analyze the reason for agingPost vendor bills in NetSuite by performing 3-way match or obtaining proper approvalsResponsible for high volume Freight and non-PO invoices as well as PO related invoicesSuccessfully manages all vendor relationship responsibilities including set up and maintenanceReconcile vendor statementsCollect and process W-9's for all vendors and ensure issuance of 1099's to certain vendors where appropriate annuallyLead initiative to convert more customers from check based to ACH payment processingAdvises of working capital management opportunities, and various process improvement opportunitiesEnsures compliance with sales and use taxes from AP perspectivePerform function of a P-card administrator and train new corporate card users on T&E Policy and Concur functionalityReview/approve all expense reports for credit card holders in Concur and report on any T&E Violators monthlyManage employee expense reimbursement processProvides input and escalates issues when appropriate to support opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and/or proceduresResponsible for information requests for sales tax and year-end financial auditsAssist with Special projects, reporting and duties as neededPossess flexibility and adaptability to work additional hours during month end close

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience:Bachelor’s degree preferred 7+ years’ experience in APStrong Excel (vlookups, pivot tables) and Outlook Skills are requiredLarge ERP system experience required, NetSuite experience is preferredExperience with Concur is preferred Key Competencies:Self-starter, motivated by resultsSolid time management skillsAbility to multi-task and re-prioritize when necessaryAttention to detailInformation collection and monitoringProblem solvingEffective communication skillsConfidentialityIntegrityTeamwork Work Environment This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Full-Time status is based on a five-day work week, Monday through Friday, consisted of eight hours worked per days with a total of 40 hours worked per week. Overtime may be required on an as needed basis. Travel No travel expected in this position.Work Authorization/Security Clearance N/AOther Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.