Accounts Payable Associate

Nefco Corp.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate responsible for managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely payments. The role emphasizes attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills. This position is ideal for candidates with prior experience in an accounting setting, especially in high-volume environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or accounting department with automated systems.
• Prior experience in a high-volume fast-paced environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices using 3-way match and maintain vendor relationships.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve discrepancies related to payments.
• Participate in month-end close activities and perform ad hoc duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office

Epicor Eclipse

Job description

Description

Reporting to: AP Associate Manager

Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for maintaining the entry, approval, and payment for an assigned group of vendors/suppliers. This position requires ensuring that timely payment is remitted with an emphasis on discount optimization. This is a primary point of contact for all inquiries both internal and external related to assigned vendor group. This position must maintain effective communication/relationship with vendors.

Job Duties:

• Process invoices using 3-way match and/or proper approval, and appropriate coding to ensure outstanding balances are paid timely
• Accurately reconcile vendor statements and maintain positive vendor relationships
• Respond to external/internal inquiries and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, statements and payments
• Research and resolve aged AP, unbilled inventory, and additional variances
• Communicate professionally, timely and effectively via email and over the phone with both external and internal business partners
• Participate in month end close activities
• Perform ad hoc duties as necessary
• Provide necessary team coverage in other areas as needed
• Adhere to internal controls, procedures, laws and confidentiality guidelines

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Prior work experience in an Accounts Payable or accounting department working with an automated accounting or payables system.
• Strong attention to detail and good problem solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed
• Experience in high volume fast paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel.)

Preferred:

• Interest in Accounting
• Experience in Epicor Eclipse