Accounting Assistant

Process payments to vendors through the use of Electronic Funds Transfers, Wire Payments, and daily check run. Responsible for proactively researching and implementing process improvements in the department
Assist vendor master data with setting up new vendors and fixing remittance address issues
Oversee all functions of the AP Inquiry Lines.
Respond to vendor and site inquiries regarding status of invoices via email, fax, and phone calls
Streamline processes for responding to vendors, customers, and sites (faxes, phone lines, delegated AP printer)
Research payment information and vendor payment history through the use of the SAP system and Lotus Notes.
Assist the Accounts Payable department in the processing of invoices by means of sorting invoices by their particular purchase orders, delivering check requests, and researching payment holds regarding freight terms and tax terms.
Conduct monthly team meetings to discuss problem vendors, workload issues, and work delegation in the event of lost time, vacation, etc.

SKILLS:

Associates Degree mandatory and Bachelors Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics preferred.
Must have hands on experience with SAP
Minimum of five years of Accounts Payable experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong analytical skills with attention to details and a process orientation
Strong computer skills- Microsoft Office, SAP, Lotus Notes
Team Player- Resourceful, proactive, and able to work independently
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in an often dynamic environment