POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Accounting Coordinator performs a variety of clerical accounting tasks related to the processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable records and purchase orders for the company’s clients and vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Process daily Accounts Receivables (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) statements/reports in company computerized systems
• Receive, verify and input invoices and requisitions for goods and services into company computerized systems
• Deposit checks received into company bank accounts
• Data entry of invoices for payment
• Provide support and back-up in managing weekly AP releases as requested
• Prepare manual checks as/when required
• Places orders for materials and supplies for the different business units.
• Assist with audits and providing documentation/support as requested
• Maintain financial documents using an organized filing system as instructed electronically or non-electronically
• Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
• Open, organize, and distribute department mail daily
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High School education required.
• Two or more years accounts payable (AP) required
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered
• General understanding of accounting practices and principles
• Experience with automated accounting programs and systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to apply discretion and trust with confidential material
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial data
• Ability to effectively apply analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines