Staff Accountant- AP
Key Responsibilities:
Process and manage factory and inventory payments, ensuring accurate 3-way match between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
Collaborate with purchasing and other departments to resolve issues related to invoices and payments
Investigate and help implement fraud detection practices related to vendor payments and system controls
Participate in the development and rollout of automation tools and new technologies to improve AP processes and reporting
Prepare and file sales and use tax returns and international VAT/GST filings, and maintain the compliance calendar
Support the month-end close process by reconciling AP subledger to the general ledger and ensuring cut-off accuracy
Assist with external audits by preparing requested documentation and supporting schedules
Required Qualifications:
1-2 years’ experience in Accounts Payable and General Accounting functions
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required
Intermediate knowledge of Excel (including use of formulas/functions (VLOOKUP, IF, etc.), pivot tables, power query, and ability to sort and analyze data sets to identify errors)
Confident working with internal and external customers
Working knowledge of GAAP
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with ERP systems, preferred
SQL knowledge, preferred