Job Description

Position Purpose

Supervises, coordinates, assigns, and monitors work of the accounts payable staff in the payment of bills for the company and maintenance of the accounts payable ledger. Safeguards the company's assets by ensuring that no payment is made without the proper verification, approval, and documentation according to company policy.

Job Functions

Responsible for processing monthly closing. Assists with month-end and A/P reconciliation. Performs year-end 1099 processing. Responsible for daily processing of vendor invoices for payment. Establishes and maintains excellent vendor relations for the set-up vendor files. Performs Vendor Maintenance, researches vendor issues and purchase order discrepancies. Compiles and prepares special reports as required. Works problem accounts; Researches accounting questions. Maintains W-9 files. Maintain accounts payable-review and input invoices for payment, preparation of checks, overview of filing systems and some journal entries. Works with various departments to ensure proper coding and intra-company charges of invoices paid. Prepare schedules to track credit card, travel, and other expenses. Supervises accounts payable specialists; answers their questions; trains and conducts employee reviews. Develops more efficient ways to implement department processes. Manages and develops the Accounts Payable department to ensure expenditure cycle transactions are properly recorded in the G/L, reviewed, authorized, and processed accurately. Act as a fiduciary of SOAR Transportation. Through words and actions support SOAR Transportations mission, vision, and values; furthermore, actions and decisions will align with organizational guiding principles. Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge and Experience

Any combination of education or experience equivalent to a two-year degree. 3 - 5 years accounts payable experience required. Understanding of General Accounting Concepts. Strong skills in 10-key data entry. * MS Office Suite (Excel, etc.).