Accounts Payable Accountant

Everest Search Partners•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Accountantand performs a variety of accounts payable (AP) duties, which may be focused in one functional area or allocated across multiple functional areas (Correspondence, Same-Day Payment Processing, Batch Payment Processing or Expense ReportReimbursements). Responsibilities include, the following: Vendor set up and maintenance, including managing W-9 documentation as needed Enter invoices, ensuring proper approval and supporting documentation Review and verify invoices and check requests Process payment journals in accordance with Company timelines (daily and monthly payment runs) Process corrections and voids when errors are identified or payments returned Research invoice payment status and outstanding payments Respond to vendor and field inquiries via email and telephone in a courteous, timely and professional manner Review expense reimbursement requests for appropriate documentation and approval Manage department mail by opening, sorting and distributing it on a daily basis Maintain proper storage of invoices, checks and other documents by organizing, scanning, and filing them Provide documentation and support for external audits Maintain proper record retention Other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager

Requirements

Experienced in Accounts Payable role
Degree or equivalent experience
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Customer-focused, team player
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, meeting required deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Responsibilities

Vendor set up and maintenance, including managing W-9 documentation as needed
Enter invoices, ensuring proper approval and supporting documentation
Review and verify invoices and check requests
Process payment journals in accordance with Company timelines (daily and monthly payment runs)
Process corrections and voids when errors are identified or payments returned
Research invoice payment status and outstanding payments
Respond to vendor and field inquiries via email and telephone in a courteous, timely and professional manner
Review expense reimbursement requests for appropriate documentation and approval
Manage department mail by opening, sorting and distributing it on a daily basis
Maintain proper storage of invoices, checks and other documents by organizing, scanning, and filing them
Provide documentation and support for external audits
Maintain proper record retention
Other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager