Staff Accountant
The Number Runner
Finance Department
Posted 10/21/2020
The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for performing daily accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable and appraisal transactions. Individual will work with all departments in order to conduct the responsibilities associated with accounts payable.
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain all payments on time – ACH, paper checks
- File payables and obtain approval for bills in a timely manner as needed
- Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions
- Review and process invoices as well as check requests; sort, organize and set invoices up for payment procedures
- Reconcile payments and monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
- Correspond with vendors and respond to all inquiries; discrepancies, and maintain vendor files
- Prepare analysis of associated accounts
- Book daily cash entries
- Maintains office rental contracts, recurring AP schedule and deferred rent GL accounts and other accounts
- Position requires above average problem-solving skills and independent judgment
- Prepare analysis of vendor invoices
- Produce monthly reports and assist with month end closing
- Sort and distribute Accounts Payable incoming mail
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting principles
- Maintain and review all vendor W9’s and other required documents for use in preparing year end 1099 reporting
- Maintain and follow up on stale checks in accordance with state unclaimed property statutes
About You:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management
- One to three years of Accounts Payable experience
- Knowledge of General Accounting procedures
- Understanding of relevant computer programs
- Proficient in data management and admittance
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-starter with action orientation
- Solid judgment and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel
- Detailed oriented with solid organizational and problem-solving skills
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