Accounting Associate Accounts Payable

Pilot Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking an AP Accountant to perform routine accounts payable activities using the ERP system, focusing on invoice processing and vendor payments, with accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include processing high volumes, maintaining records for audits, resolving discrepancies with vendors and internal teams, and ensuring compliance. A local Knoxville presence is required; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Local presence in Knoxville, TN or surrounding communities.
• Legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Accounts Payable experience preferred.
• General Ledger experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process large volumes of invoices via interfaces within the ERP system, in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy.
• Process large volumes of payments to vendors in accordance with company policy and vendor contractual agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions and ensure proper support is archived for audits and compliance standards.
• Work with vendors and internal team members to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Ensure that transaction entry verification procedures are followed.
• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Respond to inquiries via e-mail and phone calls

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Written communication

Urgency/compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting or finance (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to perform routine AP accounting activities such as invoice processing via the company’s ERP system, payment research and vendor payment processing.

1. Process large volumes of invoices via interfaces within the company’s ERP system, in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy.
2. Process large volumes of payments to vendors in accordance with company policy and vendor contractual agreements.
3. Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions and ensure proper support is archived for audits and compliance standards.
4. Work with vendors and internal team members to resolve payment discrepancies.
5. Ensure that transaction entry verification procedures are followed.
6. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
7. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
8. Complete other duties as assigned.

The following additional duty may also be required:

• Respond to inquiries via e-mail and phone calls

Qualifications:

We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. To be considered you must have the legal right to work in United States without additional sponsorship.

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required
• Associate degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Accounts Payable experience preferred
• General Ledger experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills preferred

Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, work extended hours when necessary, and perform work with a high sense of urgency

Additional Information

Travel

Travel required less than 5%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time