What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Accountant position at Battery Park City Authority?
Essential Duties
Duties Description
Process payable transactions and perform related functions as needed including:
Setup of new contracts and contract vendors in Great Plains
Process disbursements
Resolve invoice discrepancies with originating department and/or vendor
Review contract invoices for compliance with contract terms (including allowable expenses, retainage, and required documentation), internal approval requirements, and g/I designation
Reconcile daily processing activity to core reports, including but not limited to Payables Aging Report and Contract Status Report
Identify inconsistencies and work with Finance team to resolve
Submit documentation electronically to internal tracking system for financial system and reporting matters
Work with team to ensure tracking system is accurately maintained on a timely basis
Maintain month-end reconciliations for PARIS reporting and Prompt Pay
Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets to facilitate financial reporting activities
Prepare complex Excel schedules to assist in transactions, budget, and performance analysis
Establish and maintain vendor profiles and EFT vendor process; research vendor and invoice questions to resolve discrepancies
Monitor ongoing payments to vendors with respect to 1099 accumulators; assist in the issuance of year-end 1099- MISCs
Prepare documentation to support and/or explain processing issues
Assist in compliance with data filings requirements
Serve as a backup for other Finance staff and perform related duties as directed
Preform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's Degree preferably in accounting is required.
Knowledge of payment processes, experience with audits, understanding of audit schedules, and payable issues; supplemented with two (2) or more years of experience and/or training involving accounts payable or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Duties Description
Process payable transactions and perform related functions as needed including:
Setup of new contracts and contract vendors in Great Plains
Process disbursements
Resolve invoice discrepancies with originating department and/or vendor
Review contract invoices for compliance with contract terms (including allowable expenses, retainage, and required documentation), internal approval requirements, and g/I designation
Reconcile daily processing activity to core reports, including but not limited to Payables Aging Report and Contract Status Report
Identify inconsistencies and work with Finance team to resolve
Submit documentation electronically to internal tracking system for financial system and reporting matters
Work with team to ensure tracking system is accurately maintained on a timely basis
Maintain month-end reconciliations for PARIS reporting and Prompt Pay
Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets to facilitate financial reporting activities
Prepare complex Excel schedules to assist in transactions, budget, and performance analysis
Establish and maintain vendor profiles and EFT vendor process; research vendor and invoice questions to resolve discrepancies
Monitor ongoing payments to vendors with respect to 1099 accumulators; assist in the issuance of year-end 1099- MISCs
Prepare documentation to support and/or explain processing issues
Assist in compliance with data filings requirements
Serve as a backup for other Finance staff and perform related duties as directed
Preform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's Degree preferably in accounting is required.
Knowledge of payment processes, experience with audits, understanding of audit schedules, and payable issues; supplemented with two (2) or more years of experience and/or training involving accounts payable or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
