Accounts Payable Coordinator

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator in Saint Louis, MO. Summary:

• Verify accuracy of automated invoices, matching of invoices to receivers and PO's
• Automated verification of quantity receipt of goods and pricing
• Put proper GL and Cost Center codes to ensure correct departments are charged; On non-PO invoices, put proper GL and Cost Center codes to ensure correct departments are charged and get appropriate approvals for payment
• Pay vendor, freight carriers, and company bills in a timely manner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process invoices daily which are sent via e-mail or USPS. If PO related, verify quantity, price, and vendor match; If discrepancies are found, reach out to appropriate person to confirm/adjust, as necessary; If invoice is not PO-related, receive approval from necessary party
• Accurately use GL and Cost Centers for any non-material charge on an invoice, i.e.; Pallets, freight, as well as on any non-PO related invoice that has been approved
• Ensure vendor payments are made and mailed and uploaded in a timely basis according to the payment schedule; Create, post, and execute Payment Runs using information provided for vendor payments in a timely manner
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal personnel about payments; View vendor statements to ensure all invoices have been processed and are scheduled for payment
• Send correspondence to vendors regarding any open invoices on PO's that have had product received as shown on the GRIR report but not invoiced; Request credit memos for returned product as shown on GRIR report
• Scan invoices that are not sent electronically and attach in SAP

Requirements:

• Associates degree in Accounting preferred
• 5+ years of experience in accounting environment, 2-5 years of Accounts Payable experience or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of large accounting ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
• Excel skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to interact well in a team environment; Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary in this position due to the sensitivity of the communication with the customer