Accounts Payable Associate

Position HighlightsDepartment: FinanceHours: 40.00 per weekShift: Shift 1
Position SummaryThe Accounting Support Specialist - AP provides support with processing invoices through both workflow systems and financial applications. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, will process invoices in an accurate and efficient manner while adhering to corporate and departmental policies. Effectively troubleshoots and communicate with co-workers, management, specific departments and external vendors. Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesUnder general supervision:Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.Maintains signature list.Data entry of invoices. Check vendor statements against electronically transmitted invoices for accuracy.Maintain vendor files for invoice copies and W-9 to ensure retrieval of support documentationPrepares check runs as scheduled.Acts as liaison between purchasing and accounts payable on pricing variances.Answers all vendor inquiries.Assists with new Vendor set-upProcessing of electronic payables Track credits owed to Middlesex and ensure all credits are properly applied to the vendor paymentsProcessing of employee reimbursement requests by receiving and verifying expense reports and preparing checksReconciling processed work by verifying entries comparing system reports to balances and vendor statementsContinuing to improve the payment processMaintains accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and files.Assists Accounting Manager and office  personnel as necessary.Prepares 1099’s on an annual basis.Prepares state certificate forms (Cert 123,113,119 & tax exemption).Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsAssociate degree or equivalent work experience with general knowledge of office procedures. 2 years Accounts Payable experiencePreferred QualificationsExcellent attention to detailEffective corporate communication skillsAbility to consistently meet deadlinesGood computer skills and accuracy in working with figures and detail Comprehensive Benefits OfferedCompetitive and affordable benefits packageShift DifferentialsContinuing Education assistanceTuition reimbursementStudent Loan relief through FiduciusQuick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas
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