Accounts Payable Coordinator

Andrews & Cole is actively assisting a long time client with its search for an Accounts Payable Coordinator in Queens, NY. Our client is a well-established and profitable organization with a strong track record of employee development and retention. They are offering competitive compensation, and looking to hire quickly.

Compensation = $45,000 - $52,000

Responsibilities:

• The tasks are conducted primarily by the associate or in conjunction with supervisor.
• Assist in the A/P process by reviewing invoices and checking that internal control procedures for internal and external documentation are followed. Schedules and prepares checks, resolves discrepancies/errors related to purchase orders, invoices, contracts, etc. Monitor discount opportunities and ensures that the appropriate credit(s) are received.
• Schedules and print checks, obtains signature for A/P checks; coordinate mailing and distribution of signed checks.
• Process and pay employee expense reports involving a third-party vendor and/or requests for advances and wire payments during scheduled check runs.
• Review vendor statements, reconcile vendor accounts and related transactions on a monthly basis. Research and resolve vendor inquiries in conjunction with supervisor and document relative action.
• Maintains A/P files and reports. Prepares analysis of accounts as required to ensure timely payments are processed. Obtain W-9 and maintain 1099 vendor information
• Assist in ad-hoc Accounts Payable functions and tasks as requested and additional internal reporting, compliance audits and ongoing improvements as needed.
• Occasionally posting monthly journal entries and assist with preparation and posting of cash receipts.

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 and/or Experience Requirements
• Associate degree in accounting or related field with 2 years’ relative experience
• Basic knowledge of fixed asset procedures as it relates to Accounts payable needed
• Preferred – Experience in an accounting/finance department, bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Attention to detail, organized, oral and written communication skills, flexible and results driven
• Ability to perform mathematical computations accurately with reasonable speed, organize assigned work, analyze problems and develop appropriate work methods
• Experience with accounting software, knowledge of Microsoft excel
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to understand and follow directions

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through this job posting and contact:

Jordan Schilit

Executive Recruiter at Andrews & Cole

704-772-1616 Direct / Cell

jschilit@andrewscole.com