Accounts Payable Associate II

Primary responsibilities:

  • Process all invoices assigned on a timely manner
  • Balances all vendors before checks are run
  • Pays all invoices per accounting schedule, this includes, weekly check runs and weekly miscellaneous check runs
  • Prepares lien release report for collection to prepare lien releases
  • Mails lien releases with checks
  • Files all checks
  • Codes manual checks, enters manual checks in AP, files manual checks
  • Keeps a log of branch checks, enters them into AP, files check copies, replenishes account once balance below minimum
  • Processes material requisitions-coding, entering into accounting system, filing
  • Sets up and maintains vendor master file
  • Requests W9 information as needed
  • Requests insurance certificate as required, enters information into AP vendor record, files certificates
  • Process all overhead invoices to reflect expenses for each branch
  • Audits purchase orders as purchase orders are closed. Audits all open Purchase Orders on closed jobs
  • Sets up Subcontracts and ensure subcontract procedures are followed
  • Balance AP vendor statements
  • Assist in preparation of 1099s
  • Maintain AP related KPIs and raise issues as needed
  • Answer vendor inquires on a timely manner (48 hours)
  • Work with Supply Chain in resolving issues

Secondary responsibilities:

  • As part of the team, helps the rest of the team as time permits
  • Reviews all vendors to make sure 1099 information us correct
  • Reviews vendors to make sure correct and current insurance information is in master file
  • Works with collection department for special handling of invoices to be paid for releases
  • Relieves front desk phones as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • This positions works within an office environment
  • Regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers
  • Must be able to work at a computer/desk for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment
  • Reach in all directions
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. maximum or carry any object up to 15 lbs.
  • May be required to bend, twist, kneel, stoop
  • May be required to stand periodically


REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports directly to the Accounting Manager


CAREER ADVANCEMENT:

Career advancement at Rex Moore is possible with all positions, but not guaranteed, and could be within the current department as well as other departments within the company.

LOCATION:

RSS is located in Sacramento, CA.

COMPENSATION:

RSS pays hourly/salary rates commensurate with each employees knowledge, experience and skill level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have:

  • Minimum 2 years experience in high volume accounts payable
  • Must have completed the full cycle of accounts payable including year-end 1099 processing
  • Computer experience in a Network environment including the understanding of file structure
  • Excellent data entry skills
  • Education in accounting- at least 2 classes
  • Basic MS Excel-able to set up spread sheets, familiar with simple formulas
  • Computer experience using construction accounting software in a fully integrated system
  • Problem solving capabilities
  • Ability to meet deadlines

Preferred:

  • Construction experience that would include lien release procedures
  • Familiar with sales and use tax as it relates to the construction accounting
  • Overhead coding of invoices in a multi branch company
  • Dynamics accounting software experience
  • Month end processing AP that includes balancing to the GL
  • Understanding of accounting dates for use in accrual accounting
  • Concept of subcontract processing versus P.O. invoices

EOE

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