Accountant

Job Purpose

• Processing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data.

Key Accountabilities

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approvals as per internal policies and procedures prior to payment.
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms as per contractual agreements and internal policy.
• Process check requests and wire transfers after approval for payment.
• Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices, expense, reports, and recording entries.
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Assist in month end closing.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Assist with other projects as needed.