The AP/Payroll Specialist is responsible for handling all accounts payable transactions relating to travel & expense reports, and other payables as necessary; along with assisting the Payroll Manager with payroll.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESOINSIBLITIES:- Checks employee expense reports for accuracy and approve checks for direct deposit.
- Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail.
- Process check-requests.
- Review & Audit credit card bills.
- Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for check and distribute checks accordingly.
- 1099 maintenance for vendors as necessary.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll & expense reports.
- Assist in month end closing.
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
- Assist the Payroll Manager with payroll duties.
- Assist with other projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred; Associate's acceptable.
- Previous experience in an accounting department with payroll experience preferred
- Understand how to calculate and analyze figures.
- Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel formulas, including formulating data into Excel spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of other accounting software, Great Plains preferred.
- Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures.
- Strong attention to detail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires sitting, standing, and occasional light lifting.