Accounts Payable Associate in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States (# 3444)

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Job Description

The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for high volume processing of accounts payable transactions for multiple legal entities in North America. The primary mandate for the Associate will be to ensure all suppliers are paid on time, and that appropriate remittance process and internal controls are adhered to.

A:  Key Responsibilities:

• Review, verify and process invoices, purchase orders and expense reports from various offices and sale sites in a timely manner.
• Able to apply purchase limits, ensure appropriate authorizations, etc. in accordance with corporate controls.
• Follow up and obtain clarification on any discrepancies or inaccuracies on invoices and purchase authority limits.
• Uses pre-set guidelines to code invoices to the general ledger.
• Process daily check runs, electronic funds transfers, and wire payments.
• Investigate and resolve any unpaid or late invoices; reconcile supplier statements.
• Responsible for entering inter-company invoices.

B:  General Responsibilities:

• Research and respond to supplier inquiries.
• Collect, verify and maintain accurate and complete information on applicable suppliers.
• Audit employee expenses for completeness and accuracy.
• Filing and sorting paperwork.
• Assist with month end closing and reporting.
• Review and oversite of subcontractor insurance certificates and rental agreements
• Performs other accounting administrative duties as required.
• Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours and occasional overtime hours.

C:  Education & Experience:

• Associates degree in accounting preferred or equivalent college accounting course work
• 1-3 years of accounts payable experience and experience working in an office environment.
• Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable experience is an asset.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, detailed-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to always meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Demonstrated experience working well as a member of a team.
• A solid work ethic, without sacrificing your sense of humor or your ability to have fun on the job.