Accountant, Accounts Payable

Job Purpose

Ensure all accounting transactions are accurately undertaken and completed in accordance with the group finance and LN procedures.

Accounts Payable

• Maintain vendor accounts by monitoring discount opportunities, preparing payment batches, and resolving discrepancies
• Lead coordination with vendors for validating completed work
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Charge expenses to correct GLs and cost centers
• Coordinate with procurement for confirming re-order levels
• Obtain statement of accounts from vendors
• Issue stop-payments or purchase order amendments
• Indicate required month-end AP accruals
• Manage AP filing system (past, current, and future)
• Assist as required with new vendor onboarding 

Accounts Receivable

• Cross-train with Accounts Receivable to assist as required
• Process and prepare customer and intercompany invoices
• Ensure proper invoice submission
• Coordinate with local and international project teams
• Communicate statement of accounts to customers
• Support collection effort on past due customers
• Assist as required with new customer onboarding

Reporting

• Ensure all financial entries are accurately and timely posted in ERP
• Maintain ownership of AP accounting ledgers
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly
• Creation of annual 1099 reports
• Prepare, report, and file all state tax, franchise tax, and local sales tax as required by law

Audits

•  Assist with tax audits on occasion
• Provide supporting documentation for internal and external financial audits
• Participate in physical inventory count for internal and external audits

Preferred Accounting Experience

3-5 years of accounting experience

Computer Skills Requirements

• Previous ERP experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Outlook