IRC96760
The Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant will be responsible for interfacing with the business and our suppliers to ensure smoothly processing of invoices and payments. The AP Accountant will perform all aspects of the accounts payable function by matching purchase orders to invoices and entering the invoices into the software according to the internal policies and deadlines; identify errors or discrepancies and resolve before processing.
General Responsibilities
Leads the processing of invoices, credit or debit memos according to the company's procedures
Communication with suppliers in respect of missing documents and information
Answering internal requests in respect of invoices and payments and resolving issues
Leads the processing of payments to suppliers and ICO payments according to schedule
Processing manual (urgent) requests for payment
Contact colleagues from other departments for missing documents, authorization or approvals
Keep reconciled supplier accounts
Leads the reconciliation and month end activities as per schedule
Answering internal requests in respect of invoices and payments
Leads the month end AP accruals reporting
Provide AP forecast on monthly basis
Support Tax and SOX audits as required
Support other accounting projects as necessary
Experience / Qualifications
A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
