Accounts Payable Associate I

Are you interested in joining a team that is continuously innovating to create the best experiences for members? Would you like to work for a company that has been rated a top employer and best place to work across the Northeast year over year? Do you want to be part of a company that is committed to giving back to the community?

At AAA Northeast, as we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: helping and serving is a way of life. It’s why we’ve earned the trust of millions, and why AAA Northeast has remained a resilient and reliable brand for over a century.

Processes high volume of accounts payable for numerous internal and external customers, meeting payment deadlines and ensuring procedural compliance; contacts vendors, contract facilities, members, or club employees to resolve discrepancies; prepares periodic reports; delivers Five Diamond Service during all transactions.

What you will do:

• Receives and reviews invoices, verifying that they comply with organizational policies and area approved for payment. Reconciles amounts owed by comparing invoices to POs or other records. For roles specializing in Independent Service Providers, processes members' request for reimbursement, acting as Club representative in gathering additional information as necessary.
• Utilizes department software to extract all approved requests into the accounts payable system, ensuring appropriate assignment of payment due and discount dates, prepare daily and weekly payment batches for the various payments; matching check copies to invoices and preparing the checks for mailing; contacts vendors to make PCard payments via email, fax, phone and online. Prepares the weekly PCard payments; prepare the daily Safe Pay file.
• Builds relationships with internal and external contacts and responds to inquiries from vendors. Researches and resolves general concerns or discrepancies. Assists external and internal customers with AP related issues. Keeps abreast of accounting and tax regulations that may impact Club procedures; actively seeks opportunities to enhance and deepen knowledge of technical aspects of field; develops comprehensive knowledge of various contracts, department policies, and procedures; reviews internal processes and procedures and makes recommendations to management for improved efficiencies. Other duties may be assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education
High School Diploma Required and Associate's Degree in accounting or related field Preferred

Experience

1 years related experience required with High School Diploma Required or No Experience required with Associates Degree in Accounting Required

AAA Northeast is proud of our diverse culture, fostered by the many talents, skills, passions, and expertise of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or membership in any other protected class. We thrive when our team members bring their whole selves to work.