Accounts Payable Associate

Le Vian; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Vian in New York seeks an Accounts Payable Associate to join our finance team. You will handle invoice processing for domestic and international purchases, ensure accuracy, and drive timely payments in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in accounts payable or general accounting, a solid grounding in GAAP, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, with the ability to apply them to real world situations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to handle several projects in a deadline driven environment.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook; familiarity with accounting software packages.

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.
• 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.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Some college coursework or certificate programs in accounting

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Accounting software

Job description

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