Accounts Payable Associate

UHY
  • Sterling Heights, Michigan
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    JOB SUMMARY

    As an Accounts Payable Associate, you will assume a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payments and AP transactions within a shared service environment. This position will involve attention to detail, the understanding of accounts payable and general ledger systems, familiarity with the chart of accounts, and the ability to work in a collaborative team, all while leveraging technologies to assure the delivery of high-quality services to our firm.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    • Review vendor invoices for completeness and proper authorization

    • Accurately input invoice data into our ERP system

    • Evaluate purchase order requisitions and generate purchase orders within the ERP

    • Analyze vendor invoices, allocating costs to the appropriate cost centers and ledger accounts

    • Maintain record retention practices and utilize electronic document storage

    • Engage in effective communication with the finance team, regional offices, and vendors to clarify any discrepancies

    • Utilize our ERP system and third-party software to generate and export reports and data

    • Initiate weekly pay runs and prepare payments for processing

    • Contribute to general ledger maintenance, month-end, and year-end closing processes

    • Identify and record reconciling, adjusting, allocating, and accruing-related journal entries

    • Maintain vendor information within the ERP system, including year-end 1099 filing and reporting

    • Provide support during internal and external audits

    • Assist internal business partners with any customer service-related needs

    • Ensure compliance with company policies while carrying out daily processes and controls accurately and timely

    • Maintain many vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures

    • Audit and process credit card bills proficiently

    Supervisory responsibilities

    • N/A

    Work environment

    • Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

    Physical demands

    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time

    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

    Travel required

    • N/A

    Required education and experience

    • High School Diploma or GED or High School equivalent certificate

    • 1+ years of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting/finance role

    Preferred education and experience

    • Previous experience in accounts payable or similar finance roles, demonstrating a strong understanding of accounts payable processes

    • Associates or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

    • Shared service or multiple entity AP processing

    • Software: QuickBooks (Online, Desktop), Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, Bill.com

    • Public accounting or other professional services environment

    Other duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    WHO WE ARE

    UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

    WHAT WE OFFER

    POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

    ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES

    Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

    COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

    Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSterling Heights, Michigan

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Cost Allocationunmatched
    • Credit Cardsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Payment Processingunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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