Accounts Payable Assoc

Position Summary :

The Accounts Payable Associate position reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and requires a working knowledge of Accounts Payable processing, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Working knowledge of Epicor Financial Suites, a plus. In addition, the Accounts Payable Associate position is responsible for daily processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that all assigned duties / functions are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

I. Position Responsibilities : Essential

• Process high volume of invoices using a three-way match system
• Ensure proper approvals are received on all invoices
• Correspond with vendors to resolve discrepancies
• Correspond with the field to resolve purchase order / payment issues
• Assisting with month end close duties which may require working late to ensure all functions are completed.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information

II. Essential Skills / Credentials / Experience / Education

• A minimum of 3 years of recent Accounts Payable experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple activities under stressful situations
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy with basic understanding of accounting controls
• Proficient in MS Office
• BS Degree in Accounting or a related field preferred but not mandatory for the right candidate
• Must have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with co-workers in a professional and respectful manner
• Able to achieve results in a fast-paced changing environment
• Ability to compose and express thoughts in a clear and concise way to ensure effective communication
• Flexibility to work long hours on a regular basis (to include weekends), as business conditions demand
• Ability to manage multiple activities under stressful situations

III. Mental and Physical Demands

Work Environment :

Typical office environment moderate noise level

Physical Demands :

• Indoor work with hard and carpeted surfaces
• Sitting for eight (8) hour shifts.
• The position will be physically located in the Atlanta office; working remotely (outside of Company Directed Guidelines) is not permitted.

Currently, the in-office work model is a hybrid with 2 days remote / 3 days in the office.

This position is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

• Extensive use of hands and fingers for manipulation of keyboard, answering phone calls (100% of the time)
• Use of computer terminal, which requires extensive eye contact with a video display terminal
Travel Demands :
• N / A
• N / A

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.

It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers / supervisors as deemed appropriate.

This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.