Accounts Payable - Full Time

Summary : Verify, obtain approvals and pay all invoices from vendors and associates in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions : Include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Verify that purchasing procedures are followed, i.e. : purchase order price compared to invoice price, purchase order quantity compared to invoice quantity, ensure that the purchase order number is valid.
• Maintain an accurate, up to date Purchase Order Log.
• Route invoices with purchase order attached to department heads and Executive Committee members for approval.
• Ensure account coding is accurate and all invoices are being returned on a timely basis.
• Process all approved invoices for payment ensure all appropriate signatures and back-up attached.
• Pay all hotel invoices in a timely manner- ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension and that all discounts are taken.
• Handle all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.
• Maintain open invoices file, paid invoices file and voided check file in an organized and up-to-date manner.
• Interface checks and submit a log of all manual checks to the Controller.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Required Skills and Abilities : Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Always maintain a professional appearance and manner. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to compile facts and figures. Ability to operate personal computer and calculator. Telephone etiquette skills needed. Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Must be able to work well with numbers.

Language Skills : Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and work well with fellow employees and maintain a presentable appearance, behavior and manner at all times.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be sitting for extended periods of time entering data into the computer system. Might regularly stand, walk, and talk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to grab, move, lift, or feel objects, and use telephone and copier machine.