Accounts Payable Coordinator

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY:

Motivated Accounts Payable Coordinator needed to help support the Accounting and Finance team at Synagro. Responsible for reviewing invoices and check requests and resolving discrepancies with vendors and internal customers. Perform data entry of invoices, check request and credit memos to accounting system and maintain accurate files and documentation to support processing.

Essential Functions:

1. Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
2. Data entry of invoices, check requests and credit memos into the Accounting system prioritizing invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
3. Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and field personnel.
4. Ensure that all invoices are processed by the close deadline in the monthly close schedule.
5. Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, assisting in month-end close process.
6. Validate vendor information and banking information when needed.
7. Perform analysis on aging, gathering information from the operations to understand priorities of payments and weekly check run allowances.
8. Process weekly check runs, and daily ad hoc payments as required. 
9. Respond to field requests regarding payment schedules and status.

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Full life cycle Accounts Payable experience is a must - volume up to 1200 invoices per month.
2. Diligent and detail-oriented is a must.
3. Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
4. Self-starter with strong organizational, communication and time management skills.
5. Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation and research skills.
6. Thorough knowledge of accounts payable and general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of account and month-end close procedures.
7. Efficient in MS Office, with emphasis on MS Excel.
8. Experience with AP/Treasury automation system a valuable asset.
9. Background in working with municipality costumers a valuable asset. 

Qualifications:

1. College level accounting classes or Accounting Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
2. 8 years of previous related Billing experience
3. NetSuite working knowledge preferred
4. Knowledge of essential business computer applications (Word, Excel)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.