Accounts Payable Coordinator

The Accounts Payable Coordinator ensures that the accounting department operates smoothly and handles communications between the different parts of the accounting department and other internal and external parties. They maintain records, prepare financial reports and paperwork, and ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy, state, and federal regulations.

• Working with other members of the accounting department to compile, analyze, and report financial data.
• Making journal or ledger entries.
• Preparing weekly, monthly, and yearly financial reports and budgets.
• Assisting with tax preparation, audits, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Act as a point of contact between internal departments and accounting, serving as a liaison between accounting and external parties, including clients, suppliers, and lenders.
• Using bookkeeping software and entering information into company files or databases, ensuring that all financial records are complete and accurate.
• Ensuring that company bills are paid timely.
• Implementing and enforcing financial and inventory controls.
• Staying current on company, local, state, and federal financial regulations and policies.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, and math skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with computers and strong typing skills are required.
• Proficiency with Excel is required
• Experience with Sage Intacct and/or QuickBooks is a plus.
• High level of accountability, accuracy, and efficiency, especially when multitasking.

EDUCATION:

• High School Degree or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of related experience in accounting