Job Title: Accounts Payable Accountant
Dept: Accounts Payable Shared Services
Location: Hyderabad, India
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Purpose and Scope
The A/P Accountant is responsible for assisting with vendor database maintenance, direct deposit set up, month end close activities, internal audit activities, working with business partners to streamline the procure-to-pay process by implementing existing tools, and help in new projects to automate processes in accordance with stated policies, procedures, and standard A/P practices as defined by management. The person in this role should be knowledgeable regarding all AP operational functions. This position requires full participation in department initiatives, while consistently demonstrating ACTION values.
The A/P Accountant is expected to work proactively and collaboratively with business partners, including but not limited to General Ledger Accounting Team, Financial Analysts of the various business units and Internal Audit.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with AP activities including but not limited to Payment Batch run, Supplier set up, ACH set up, Weekly post, Month End Close and ACH rejection/ payment issues.
• Create Journal Entries and complete AP reconciliations for month end close
• Monitor reports in Citibank and resolve any ACH rejections, issue stop pay and void checks in Citibank as needed
• Complete audit requests and PBC listings on a monthly basis
• Complete annual Escheatment Reporting for AP on a timely basis as per state requirements
• Complete annual 1099 reporting
• Take lead and work with vendors to set up on ACH payments
• Lead, manage, and execute projects assigned by management.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
A. Education and Training
The A/P Accountant is required to have education / be proficient in the following areas:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business discipline, or equivalent work experience; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred.
• 3+ years in an accounting transaction processing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting theory and principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounts payable processing as defined by A/P management.
• Basic understanding of statutory 1099 reporting for AP
• Skills required for effectively managing vendor accounts â€" excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively with business partners, ability to interface effectively with vendors and employees.
B. Technical Requirements
• A/P transaction processing using Oracle 11i Accounts Payable module.
• Proven intermediate-level Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Working knowledge of reporting tools like Discoverer, Business Objects etc and able to create and modify reports as required
C. Desired Skills
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
• Must be able to “manage up†to their supervisor and / or manager by keeping them regularly informed on the status of workload, status of issues, and progress of related issue resolution.
• Must demonstrate resourcefulness in finding solutions to problems.
• Must be flexible and demonstrate the ability to adapt to operational changes at a moment’s notice in order to keep up with departmental priorities, the changing needs of the business, and the overall direction of Finance leadership.
• Must demonstrate strong problem solving skills with excellent attention to details.
• Must demonstrate excellent presentation and training skills.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proactive and self-motivated.
• Must be able to work successfully with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound business judgment in all areas of responsibility.
• Proven account reconciliation skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Must demonstrate strong follow-through skills.
• This position may require overtime during peak times
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