Accounting Assistant - AP - Thomas Edwards Group

AP Accounting Assistant Job Description

• Support the automated accounts payable system.
• Ensure invoices are coded properly and payment terms are met.
• Follow up with any vendor issues such as missing or disputed invoices.
• Ensure intercompany payables are coded to correct company and general ledger account.
• Prepare vendor account analysis
• Assist the accounting team in the month end and year end close process.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Assist with annual audit

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of previous work experience
• Ability to learn quickly and open to change
• Must be able to work in a fast-paved environment and handle multiple tasks
• Proven working experience as accounts payable clerk (or accounts receivable clerk)
• Solid understanding of accounts payable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures
• Proficiency in English and in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Excel
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail