What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant, Accounts Payable position at 313 Presents?
Job Summary:
The Accountant, Accounts Payable position is responsible for accounts payable activities including reviewing, processing, and paying invoices, recording journal entries, and preparing reconciliations. This position will also be responsible in helping support the creation of the annual budget and assisting in the completion of the annual audits. The ideal candidate will ensure prompt service and will represent the Company positively to external vendors and internal customers.
Key Responsibilities:
· Acting in accordance with Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures; recommending new ideas or changes to current policies and procedures as needed
· Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
· Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
· Analyzing workflow processes
· Supporting internal and external audit requirements
· Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
· Ensuring bills and payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
· Preparing purchase orders in accordance with company policies
· Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges
· Auditing expense reports for approval signatures, accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with corporate policies
· Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling general ledger accounts
· Assisting in preparation of the annual budget through analysis of accounts, researching data, and compiling reports
· Recommending new and innovative ideas for improving, streamlining, and creating efficiencies within processes.
Supplemental Job Functions:
· Performing various duties as assigned by management including special projects, cross training with other employees for back-up coverage, and assisting in accounting support.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 2 – 4 years related experience. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work is acceptable
· High integrity and ethical standards
· Effective communication skills, both written and oral
· Strong problem solving and analytical skills
· Ability to understand processes and coordinate the process within the accounting rules
· Strong attention to detail
· High level of resourcefulness, initiative, and good judgment setting priorities and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Preferred Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
· Working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
· Experience and or knowledge within the sports and entertainment industry
· Experience with Great Plains accounting software
Working Conditions:
· Frequent visual/auditory attention
· Exposure to moderate noise level
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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