Our client in the south west metro is seeking a contract to hire Accounts Payable Associate. Pay is $15-22.00/Hour
Position Summary:
Performs accounting and administrative/clerical tasks related to the efficient processing and maintenance of accounts payable transactions.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Verifies approvals and support on invoices and check requests
- Codes invoices
- Evaluates sales and use tax for accuracy or makes proper accruals
- Prepares and processes invoices
- Performs data entry of invoices in accounting software
- Reconciles vendor statements
- Prepares manual check requests when necessary
- Audits and processes credit card bills
- Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately
- Assists other accounting functions as needed
- Provides administrative and clerical support to the accounting department
Required Skills and Qualifications
- High school diploma; Associate's degree preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of accounts payable experience
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures
- Good math skills
- A basic knowledge of sales tax and ability to learn and understand sales tax requirements for various states
- Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Good problem solving skills; detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
- Ability to work and interact with people remotely
- Ability to work in a high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- Experience using accounts payable software
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Interested candidate should use the built-in StarTribune application feature to submit your resume or you may email it to jobs@staffingpartnersinc.com with APAKES in the subject line.
