Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

Title: Accounts Payable Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Location: Bloomington United States

Job Description:

Salary Range:

$45,000 - $55,000

The Accounts Payable Staff Accountant provides clerical support in the performance of a variety of duties to maintain accounts payable records. Position is hybrid out of our Bloomington, IL office.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Resolves discrepancies on vendor accounts by interfacing with other departments, vendors or contractors.
• Ensures EINs or SSN of all vendors have been obtained.
• Monitors cash flow reports and checks to ensure that all discounts are taken and accurate/timely payments are made. Processes all company payments daily via check or ACH.
• Prepares guidelines for proper coding of invoices to general ledger expense accounts and updates to inventory records.
• Ensures invoices are matched properly with purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Maintains records for follow-up on open transactions and requests assistance from supervisors when these transactions are not closed by the due date.

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Employees in this job may perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Skills):

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is preferred.
• At least 1-3 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Previous experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software.
• Must have AP system experience, as well as 1099 filing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

Physical Demands:

Not Applicable.

Working Conditions and Environment:

Incumbent works in a temperature-controlled office environment. Incumbent sits at a desk during regularly scheduled work hours; answers and makes telephone calls using a standard telephone; types on a standard keyboard; reads and comprehends information from a computer terminal and/or written resources.