What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Representative position at RaiZan Solutions?
Accounts Payable Representative
Location: Somerville, MA (On-Site)
Raizan Solutions LLC is hiring for their client as a direct hire, and the company does not charge candidates.
Job Description
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Representative with strong financial acumen and excellent attention to detail to process high-volume invoices efficiently. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in accounts payable, vendor account reconciliation, and tax documentation compliance while thriving in a fast-paced work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Invoice Processing: Process a high volume of invoices through a cloud-based purchase requisition to invoice system with exceptional speed and accuracy.
- Subledger Management: Maintain the Accounts Payable subledger within the SAP financial system.
- Payment Administration: Process and administer payment runs, ensuring all approvals are obtained prior to payment execution.
- Vendor Verification & Compliance:
- Verify and maintain vendor setup across systems.
- Ensure compliance with tax documentation and electronic banking details.
- Reconciliation & Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly statements.
- Vendor Relationships: Maintain and manage vendor communications professionally.
- Paper-Based Invoice Management: Process and administer invoices from paper-based vendors as needed.
- Cross-Training & Team Support: Provide backup support and cross-training to other Accounts Payable team members.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to increase efficiencies in day-to-day operations.
- Tax Filing Support: Assist in preparing periodic tax filings.
- Special Projects: Participate in ad hoc requests and special projects as needed.
Must Have
- Experience: 3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume invoice processing environment.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Excel (formulas, sorting, filtering, and financial data functions).
- Experience handling vendor account verification, tax documentation, and electronic banking details.
- Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy in invoice processing and reconciliation.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot issues independently before escalating problems.
- Communication & Organization: Effective skills in vendor management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proactive Approach: Comfortable asking questions, solving problems, and addressing challenges proactively.
Nice to Have
- SAP Experience: Hands-on experience in SAP for Accounts Payable processing.
- Adobe Acrobat PDF Pro: Experience in processing and managing invoices.
- Tax Compliance Knowledge:
- Familiarity with Canada provincial sales tax regulations.
- Experience handling 1099, T4A, or Releve 1 forms.
- Industry Background: Experience in finance, legal, or procurement environments.
Additional Information
- High-Volume Processing: Requires efficiency in handling large invoice volumes with speed and accuracy.
- Adaptability: The ability to adjust quickly as priorities shift based on business needs.
- Collaboration & Cross-Training: Encouraged to enhance workflow efficiency within the Accounts Payable team.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: The company values candidates who take initiative in resolving issues before seeking assistance.
- Fast-Paced Environment: Best suited for individuals who thrive in a deadline-driven and dynamic setting.