Accounts Payable Examiner

Job description
Summary

This position of AP Examiner handles preparation of data in the AP area related to answering vendor questions, preparing invoices for payment, verifying invoices, running the check processing and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Processes invoicesto get them ready for payment.
• Understands how to read a vendor invoice and AP terminology.
• Performs verifications of vouchers in the system.
• Runs the check processing system and associated tasks.
• Conducts vendor maintenance by setting up vendors for direct deposits and/or makes corrections.
• Opens, sorts, scans and processes incoming mail (both electronic mail and paper mail).
• Assists in the order for checks processing.
• Answers inquiries and provides liaison activities with buyers, vendors and management.
• Prepares or assists in preparing various financial or administrative reports and metrics on the basis of general instructions, to create or obtain pertinent data.
• Establishes and maintains accurate computer and document files and records on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains and updates internal desk procedures.
• Coordinates accounting methods and recommends/implements improvement in departmental procedures.
• Investigates problems and suggests corrective action.
• Examines financial system output and initiates corrections as required.
• Handles confidential information as needed.
• Maintains work volume in a highly organized manner.
• Orders supplies for the department.
• May perform other duties as required
• Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HS&E requirements to ensure the protection of employees, the public, and the environment.
• Takes actions necessary to "stop" work when an unsafe condition or action is identified(Every employee has the right and responsibility to stop work when unsafe condition or actions are identified.)

FMT2021

You Must Have
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years finance and/or accounting experience.

We Value
• College courses in accounting or 4 1/2 years in lower level accounting position is preferred.
• Previous AP experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and working with others.
• Provides good customer service.
• Strong computer skills.
• Familiarity in PeopleSoft applications.
• Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated self starter with sense of urgency and results oriented; promotes positive attitude.

Additional Information
• JOB ID: 1156
• Remote Eligibility: Hybrid
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Relocation Available: No