What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable position at NRP Jones?
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Position Overview:
Education:
Position Overview:
- This position is responsible for processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices from vendors to ensure timely payments, effectively managing a company's financial obligations by monitoring expenses and maintaining accurate records of what is owed to suppliers. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a commitment to safety and quality.
- Processing payments:
- Review and process invoices, purchase orders, and other bills for payment
- Reconciling accounts:
- Compare purchase orders, prices, and terms of payment, and reconcile account transactions with the general ledger
- Managing relationships:
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, and liaise with finance officers and suppliers
- Preparing reports:
- Prepare financial reports and keep records for tax purposes
- Adhering to standards:
- Follow accounting principles and company standards, and keep up with regulatory requirements
- Resolving issues:
- Resolve discrepancies with invoices, purchase orders, or payments, and handle payment disputes
- Assisting with budgeting:
- Assist with financial and budgeting procedures, and obtain and print signatures on checks
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes and improve efficiency.
- Implement best practices to enhance the overall accounts-payable function.
- Must be familiar with, and follow, all standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- Knowledge of how and where to locate procedures and forms relevant to this position.
- 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 accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Proven experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related financial roles.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Strong literacy and comprehension skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
- Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Completion of company indoctrination.
- Successful completion of safety training programs.
- Understanding of the company’s Quality System and processes.
