Accounting Assistant-Accounts Payable

Strategic Responsibility:

This position is primarily responsible for coordinating daily workflow related to processing vendor invoices for Accounts Payable. This position will also ensure that vendor payments are in compliance with 1099 reporting.

Job Description:

• Prioritize daily workload for Accounts Payable to ensure vendor invoices are paid in accordance with company policies.
• Obtain approval of A/P invoices, enter A/P invoices into the ERP and ensure that bills are paid timely.
• Audit that invoices and purchases are following the organizations purchasing policy prior to payment.
• Check other AP clerks invoices to ensure proper coding and payment information.
• Administer 1099 compliance, prepare 1099s and corresponding reports related to year end.
• Assist other team members thru data entry of invoices in job cost database, month end close journal entries and maintain spreadsheets.
• Audit expense reports to be in compliance with expense policy and administer Expense Management system as well as ensure all employees are timely with submitting their expense reports.
• Administer the expense management system for user set-ups and corporate card requests.
• Complete external auditors inquiries and requests as necessary.
• Pull together monthly accruals for invoices that have been received but not paid for month end close.
• Responsible for other duties and projects as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Formal Education: Some college with Accounting coursework preferred

Experience: 1-2 years bookkeeping experience, preferably in Accounts Payable

Specialized Knowledge/Certification: JDEdwards and Cashpro experience a plus

Equipment Knowledge: JD Edwards, Vertex, Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word required.

Core Competencies:

• Self-starter
• Friendly
• Communicates with ease
• Good task focus
• Organized
• Planner
• Likes responsibility
• Confident and at ease
• Accurate
• Job done in a timely manner
• Contribute to a working environment of mutual Christian encouragement by upholding Christian standards in all working practices and relationships

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical Plan: HDHP w/ HSA (All Staff) or Direct Primary Care Option (Colorado Employees Only)
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) w/ Company Match ($0.50 on the $1 up to 10% of eligible compensation)
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident
• Life Assistance Plan

Other Benefits:

• Adoption Benefit
• Benevolence Fund
• Service Recognition Leave
• Volunteer Days
• Holidays
• Sick Time
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• New Childbirth Assistance

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. David C Cook is a dynamic work environment where positions evolve and change. As a result, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete or add job responsibilities, metrics and benchmarks as necessary to meet business needs. In addition, expectations of performance will be defined in regular performance discussions.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.