Accounts Payable Associate I

Job description

SUMMARY: The Accounts Payable Associate (AP Associate) supports the activities of the Finance Department under the direction of the Accounting Services Supervisor. The AP Associate ensures that efficient, timely, and accurate processing and payment of vendor invoices under his or her control are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards; and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with EAA values, policies, and procedures. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Perform detailed and accurate matching of purchase order receipts to accounts payable invoices. - Reconcile vendor statements and receiving reports. - Audit and process expenses made via company P-Card program. - Audit expense reports for travel policy compliance, complete entries as needed - Review transaction account coding for accuracy - Perform entry of new vendor master records, invoices and check requests into accounting software. - Communicate with vendors to resolve balances, credits, and invoice issues - Assist with weekly check runs - Distribute check payments as needed - Collaborate with Accounting Services Manager on expansion of ACH payment initiative. - Complete updates of vend...