Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for processing invoices and issuing payments. Perform accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. All the transactions would be for non-Indian entities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparing bills, invoices and bank deposits.
- Assemble, review and verify invoices and check requests.
- Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices.
- Sort, code and match invoices.
- Set invoices up for payment.
- Enter and upload invoices into system.
- Track expenses and process expense reports.
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
- Prepare and perform check runs.
- Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
- Understand expense accounts and cost centers.
- Processing accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Prepare analysis of accounts.
- Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
- Maintain vendor files.
- Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
- Produce monthly reports.
- Assist with month end closing.
- Provide supporting documentation for audits.
- Maintain accurate historical records.
- Maintain confidentiality of organizational information.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Solid 2-3 years of Accounts payable and general accounting experience or relevant experience
- Degree in Commerce or equivalent (such as B.COM, Accounting or Finance)
- In depth Knowledge and understanding of accounts payable
- In depth Knowledge and understanding of general accounting procedures
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets.
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office.
- Good working knowledge of accounting software (such as ZOHO, QuickBooks). ERP knowledge will be an added advantage.
- Proficient in data entry and management.
- Exposure towards US accounting will be an added advantage.
- Good interpersonal skills essential to interact with vendors, management, peers and cross functional teams effectively.
- Ability to build relationships, collaborate and influence across disciplines within Sitero and with outside stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Innovative, collaborative, initiative-taker.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- 3+ years of Accounts Payable Experience
- Team member
- Problem analysis and problem solving skills
