Accounts Payable Associate

Le Vian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Vian is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to join our team in New York. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in Accounts Payable or general accounting and a solid understanding of GAAP.

Strong MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills are essential to manage invoices, approvals, and reporting. Responsibilities include processing invoices, obtaining approvals, executing payments, and maintaining vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Some college coursework or certificate programs in accounting preferred.
• 1-3 years of Accounts Payable or General Accounting Experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process invoices for international and domestic merchandise purchases. Ensure accuracy and details of each transaction.
• Enter and process invoices for all expenses.
• Obtain approval for payment from managers with backup documentation.
• Process payments.
• Develop, maintain and report on Accounts Payable activities including but not limited to purchase reporting, check register, aging reports.
• Develop and maintain ongoing working relationships with vendors; communicate status of payment.
• Create and submit report to executive management.
• Reconcile checking accounts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-project management

Education

Some college coursework or certificate programs in accounting

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Accounting software (general ledger)

Job description

Job Description

We’re seeking a talented, results-oriented individual to join our team as an Accounts Payable Associate. One to three years’experience is preferred but if you are a sharp, quick learner who is just beginning your career in accounting, we welcome you to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Enter and process invoices for international and domestic merchandise purchases. Ensure accuracy and details of each transaction
• Enter and process invoices for all expenses
• Obtain approval for payment from managers with backup documentation
• Process payments
• Develop, maintain and report on Accounts Payable activities including but not limited to purchase reporting, check register, aging reports
• Develop and maintain ongoing working relationships with vendors; communicate status of payment

Maintain and report on book balance on checking and marketing accounts

• Create and submit report to executive management

Reconcile checking accounts

• Reconcile corporate and marketing checking accounts

Education and Experience

• Some college coursework or certificate programs in accounting preferred
• 1-3 years of Accounts Payable or General Accounting Experience

Required Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, with the ability to apply them to real world situations
• Strong analytical skills
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of working with accounting software packages for general ledger accounting
• Must be able to handle several projects in a deadline driven environment
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills