Accounts Payable Coordinator

Socket.dev; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Meter is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to support the day-to-day processing of payables. You will match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents, prepare payments, and maintain accurate vendor ledgers.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a collaborative environment. This position supports month-end closings and internal audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and reliable with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to follow standard filing procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Experience with basic accounting concepts and reconciliations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort, organize, and match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Prepare and process accounts payable checks, electronic transfers and ACH payments.
• Reconcile financial data and maintain accurate balances per accounting practices.
• Prepare batches of invoices and ensure accurate coding to vendors.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Assist the finance team in monthly, quarterly and annual closings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Accounts Payable Coordinator plays a crucial achieving our purpose of creating lasting value to those we serve by paying the obligations of Van Meter. Key responsibilities include performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. This individual promotes our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Sort, organize, and match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents
• Prepare and process accounts payable checks, electronic transfers and ACH payments
• Reconciles financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance established with accounting practices
• Prepare batches of invoices and ensure accurate coding to specific vendors
• Process check requests
• Ensure invoices are accurately and timely entered into company software
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Successfully investigate and reconcile accounts
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist the finance team in the monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles
• Assists auditors for the purpose of providing support and documentation on internal process for accounts payable
• Sort and distribute incoming mail

Requirements

Critical Success Factors:

• Must be able to follow standard filing procedures
• Detail oriented, professional, reliable
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple priorities
• Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations