Accounts Payable (AP) Coordinator - Purchase Orders

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Job Title:Accounts Payable (AP) Coordinator – Purchase Orders

Date:

09/09/08

 

 

 

 

Department:

Finance

Location:

HQ

 

 

 

 

Reports To:

Accounts Payable Manager

FLSA Status: 

Non-Exempt

 

Purpose: 

Perform all accounting activities relating to the company payables including coding of vendor invoices and data entry with emphasis on processing invoices through the purchase order module while contributing as required with other accounting requirements.  

 

Job Functions:

1.      Accurately review and code as required the invoices for payment to our vendors.

 

2.      Process payments on a timely basis to our vendors and ensure proper approval by Department Head prior to processing.

 

3.      Contact vendors to resolve any payment issues and reconcile account if necessary.

 

4.      Create purchase orders for Finance department as required.

 

5.      Coordinate with Development and Operations departments to research, process and correct as required any discrepancies found with purchase orders or invoices.

 

6.      Provide input for ongoing company processes to ensure efficient and accurate checks and balances within the accounting system. 

 

7.      Prepare special analysis reports as necessary, including purchase order analysis for Project Managers as well as Finance.

 

8.      Assist with various accounts payable related special projects as requested.

 

These job functions are representative of tasks accomplished by incumbents.  The list is not exhaustive; incumbents perform other job related tasks.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: 

Position will work directly from the corporate office with minimal travel.

 

Qualifications:

1.      Minimum 2 year college associates degree; preferably in business or other related field.  Accounting courses a plus.

2.      3 years of accounting experience, preferably in related industry such as real estate, leasing or telecommunications.

3.      Prefer prior experience using a purchase order module.

4.      Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. 

5.      Prior experience using Great Plains or similar accounting system.

6.      Very detailed oriented, accurate data entry, 10 key by touch.

7.      Demonstrated mastery of balancing multiple tasks and other project management skills.

8.      Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and also as part of a team.