Accounts Payable Associate I
Principal Accountabilities
- Works closely with Accounts Payable Supervisor, other accounting departments and outside vendors. Responsible for intermediary AP transactions and will be responsible for managing a portfolio of moderately complex accounts (e.g., trade), interaction with vendors and resolving purchase order receipt to invoice discrepancies.
- Reconciles and resolves discrepancies on intermediary transactions for typically product related invoices and ensure timeliness of payments.
- Communicates AP related processes and status to external and internal suppliers written and verbally. The majority of communication is in email form.
- Analyze/review vendor statements for accuracy, resolve invoice discrepancies and entering data into system.
Job Complexity
- Has developed knowledge and skills through formal training or considerable work experience
- Entry level often for those with work experience in the skill area
- Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision
- Identifies the problem and all relevant issues in straightforward situations, assesses each using standard procedures and makes sound decisions
Experience / Education
Typically requires a 2 year degree and 2–4 years of experience or High school graduate with equivalent related experience. May require specific certifications.