Accounts Payable Accountant (onsite)

Kids for the Future; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant in Atlanta, GA to manage invoices, payments, and related accounting tasks. The role handles coding invoices, vendor reconciliations, and reporting under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree and at least 2 years in accounts payable, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail to meet deadlines in a normal office environment. This on-site role runs Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and requires collaboration with

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Minimum 2 years of accounts payable experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel and general accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Code invoices and payment requests into the system.
• Reconcile vendor statements and manage payments.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and monthly statements.
• Issue and process checks, wires and ACH payments as approved.
• Maintain SOPs and support front desk tasks as needed.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Math

Attention to detail

Accurate data input

Sense of urgency

Interpersonal skills

MS Excel

Education

4-year Accounting or Business Administration Degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

• Location 2500 BURDETT RD,Atlanta, GA, 30349-4208,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

The Accounts Payable Accountant has the primary responsibility to enter and pay expenses on behalf of the ministry and perform various accounting duties as assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Code and enter invoices and check requests into the accounting system for payment.
• Research and follow-up on missing credit card receipts.
• Match invoices to Purchase Orders and other approvals.
• Calculate and verify amounts due on invoices.
• Maintain weekly outstanding check list.
• Process checks, wires and ACH payments based on approvals from management.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements to vendor ledger in Accounts Payable.
• Interact with vendors, purchasing and outside departments for problem resolution related to expenses and/or payments.
• Provide assigned reports weekly to Accounting Manager.
• Maintain operating & capital lease schedules.
• Upload Positive Pay file to bank after checks are written.
• File all vendor payments and backup within one week of payment.
• Perform annual 1099 reporting.
• Cross train to back up the Purchasing Accountant as necessary.
• Coding & payment of Credit Card statements; record subsequent related journal entries.
• Create and update Profit & Loss Statements for company events and department budgets as assigned.
• Collect cash advance receipts and/or reimbursements and record associated journal entries.
• Prepare balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
• Cross train to back up the accounting front desk receptionist in specified administrative tasks.
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) pertaining to job.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• 4-year Accounting or Business Administration Degree Required

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years prior experience in Accounts Payable.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Multi-task oriented
• Fundamental math and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Accurate data input
• Sensitive to deadlines and appropriate sense of urgency in executing tasks
• Strong/inter-personal skills
• Strong MS Excel skills

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

• Accounting software / computer
• Calculator
• Telephone

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment

ON-SITE ROLE - MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM