Accounting-Accounts Payable-Accounting Assistant
Lebanon
Job Description Job Description The Accounts Payable-Accounting Assistant is a critical position processing a substantial dollar amount and volume of payments for Otterbein. This position works closely with others in the Accounting department and applies independent judgement to ensure invoices are paid within allocated budget and vendor terms consistent with good Accounting practices. Regularly communicates with vendors and internal customers to set up and pay new vendors, process invoices and research and resolve discrepancies. This position will be responsible for making daily deposits and providing backup for posting for various departments. Is Lead on company credit card administration and cardholder assistance. Assists accountants with general ledger posting and reconciliations. Strict attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required for success.
Responsibilities
Accurate and on-time payments within budget and vendor terms of a high volume of invoices and check requests
Communicate regularly with both internal and external customers and vendors through various channels to answer questions, research problems and gather necessary information
Identify and answer questions on invoices or payments at any point of work flow
Establish new vendor set-ups, such as W-9, sales tax exemption, addresses, multiple remit to addresses etc.
Completes daily deposits by scanner and copies of backup for posting by others
Lead on company credit card administration and support of cardholders.
Assistant to accountants for other general ledger postings and reconciliations
Qualifications
Education: High school graduate or equivalent; Associates Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
Experience: 3 years previous experience in AP processing strongly preferred; experience with Dynamics/Great Plains and BI360 strongly preferred; ability to organize work flows and juggle multiple priorities
BENEFITS*
Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision and dental insurance
Paid Time off that accrues immediately
Paid Holidays
Life insurance
Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
Get access to 50% of your wages before pay day through PayActiv
Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance
*Some benefits are based on hours worked
Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an Accounting-Accounts Payable Assistant at Otterbein!