Contingent Worker - Accounting

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Provide services to action all accounts payable related inquires, controls and related functions
• Provide services related to the invoice processing responsibilities amongst A/P team members 
• Process, reconcile and allocate invoices based on expenditure type utilizing chart of accounts and department codes to properly book to general ledger
• Knowledge of fixed assets and prepaid qualifications to properly account for expenses
• Manage processing approximately 500+ invoices monthly with the majority handled by the A/P Lead
• Responsible for collaborating with other internal departments to continuously strive to process invoices in a timely manner from purchase order creation to payment execution.
• Liaise with internal and external clients in a timely, courteous manner
• Review aging reports on a regular basis; research and resolve balances and past-due invoices
• Assist in monthly expense accrual process
• Assist in month-end processing and other accounting ad hoc projects
• Continuously maintain and improve policies and procedures associated with the A/P function

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High degree of organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate competing priorities in fast-paced environment
• Ability to build strong internal/external customer relationships
• Comfortable dealing with employees at all levels
• Must have a strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly, and annual department driven deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and assist other areas that interact with Accounts Payable
• Assistance with 1099 annual filing
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a corporate environment; with extensive experience in A/P
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP software required 
• Experience with MS Office with a strong emphasis on Excel and Word
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred