Accounts Payable 2 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean in Tysons, VA is seeking an Accounts Payable II to perform essential AP support duties and learn crucial processes. This entry-level role emphasizes accuracy, data entry, and collaboration with AP staff to maintain orderly records.

Responsibilities include setting up yearly AP accounts, PO reviews, and mastering AS400 and MS Office tools. The position offers on-site work and growth through department training programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable processing experience with MS Excel Level 1 and MS Word with a high school degree or GED.
• Must have strong attention to detail and strong organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up yearly AP accounts.
• Assist with inspection of purchase orders and proofs of delivery for accuracy.
• Assist with filing and record keeping for invoices and supporting documentation.
• Maintain files and perform basic administrative duties related to the AP Service Center.
• Reconcile and review statements for minor vendors.
• Access financial data in AS400 and internal systems to answer general and account-specific questions.
• Perform data entry in accounting software.
• Classify, record and summarize numerical and financial data.
• Learn MC Dean's policies regarding PO, subcontract and invoices.
• Assist AP staff with clerical duties as needed.
• Participate in AP Online and AS400 training.
• Participate in Excel Level II training.
• Participate in the AP Processes Mentorship Training Program and division trainings.

Skills

Accounts payable processing

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable II is an entry-level position responsible for performing essential administrative duties to support accounts payable processing. Competent in several phases of an operation. Requires instruction and guidance and refers problems to others. Develops solutions to problems of limited scope.

1. Assisting with the set up of yearly Accounts Payable (AP) accounts.
2. Assisting with the inspection of purchase orders, proofs of delivery for accuracy.
3. Assisting with filing and record keeping for invoices and support documentation as required.
4. Filing, copying, faxing, maintaining files, and performing other basic administrative duties related to the Accounts Payable Service Center as assigned.
5. Reconciling and reviewing statements for minor vendors.
6. Accessing financial data within AS400 and internal software systems to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
7. Performing data entry functions within accounting software systems.
8. Classifying, recording and summarizing numerical and financial data as required.
9. Gaining a working knowledge of M.C. Dean's policies and procedures regarding purchase orders, subcontracts and invoices.
10. Assisting Accounts Payable staff with clerical duties as needed.
11. Participating in training activities for AP Online and AS400 which is administered by the Accounts Payable Supervisor.
12. Participating in Excel Level II training.
13. Participating in the "AP Processes Mentorship Training Program" which is administered by an assigned Accounts Payable II staff member.
14. Participating in division and department overview training as administered by the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

Qualifications

1. 2+ years of accounts payable processing experience along with demonstrated ability to utilize MS Excel Level 1 and MS Word with a high school degree or GED.
2. Must have strong attention to detail and strong organization skills.

Abilities

1. Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
2. Sitting for extended periods of time.
3. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
4. Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
5. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
6. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
7. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
8. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
9. Identify and understand the speech of another person.