Job Details:
Job Title: Accounts Payable Representative I
Location: 1 Albion Rd. Lincoln Rhode Island (02865)
Duration: 6 months
Department: Finance
Purpose: Assist in review audit and processing of invoices received to ensure timely and accurate payment to maximize cash discount.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review expense type invoices and validate vendor number invoice number purchase order number general ledger number invoice amount and authorized approval prior to processing the invoices into ERP system (Oracle).
- Data input vendor invoices debit and credit memos manually and in upload daily. Edit batches for accuracy and completeness release approve batches to post to AP.
- Research and resolve issues related to invoicing deductions adjustments cash discount and receiving to ensure proper recognition of liability and payment.
- Performs other relevant job duties as required.
Requirements:
- Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)
- High school graduate or equivalent or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities to perform duties
- Experience:
- One year of experience in accounts payable processing or transferrable skill
- Data entry
Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of accounting reconciliations and accounts payable functions
- Additional training in bookkeeping concepts and procedures preferred
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Skills/ Abilities:
- Strong administrative skills including attention to detail organization
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with internal departments vendors and customers
- Ability to work well in a team environment and develop relationships with internal departments to resolve disputes and outstanding issues quickly
- Selfstarter who takes initiative
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality