Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant at FeedMore Western New York, Inc

Buffalo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing, Vendor Management, Expense Reporting, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Communication Skills, Accounting Principles, MS Office, Accounting Software, Reconciliation, Payment Processing, Audit Support, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for managing and processing the company's outgoing payments. This includes handling invoice processing, vendor management, expense reporting, and ensuring timely and accurate payment of bills. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has a strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES: Process a high-volume of invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals Review and reconcile vendor statements; resolve any discrepancies Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices (three-way match wherein the receiving document matches PO matches invoice) Prepare and execute payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers) Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records and payment history including regular auditing of these records to ensure that a vendor representative can be reached at any time and that all backup documentation is accurate Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding accounts payable Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes Prepare and maintain reports related to accounts payable functions and other accounting as needed and requested Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and all FM accounting SOPs, as well as the legal regulations and best practice standards agreed to by the organization and its governing and auditing bodies Assist with audits by providing all supporting documentation as requested Assist with all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving and delivering home-delivered meals Other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar degree with a minor in Accounting; Associates Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years in accounting required 2+ years of accounts payable and knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounts payable standard processes Proficient in MS Office software, as well as accounting software (e.g. Net Suite Oracle preferred) and ability to quickly learn new software as needed Strong attention to detail and accuracy and excellent organizational and time management skills Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment; confidentiality essential Current & valid driver’s license and daily access to an automobile Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for managing and processing outgoing payments, including invoice processing and vendor management. They ensure timely and accurate payment of bills while maintaining vendor records and responding to inquiries.