What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Associate position at George E. Booth?
The George E. Booth Co. is a family-owned and operated industrial automation sales company looking to hire their next full-time Accounts Payable Associate to join our accounting team.
The George E. Booth Co. is a major distributor of process instrumentation products and related services to customers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. Founded in 1963, George E. Booth Sr. recognized that there would be a natural evolution in the development of products for the industrial instrumentation process field.
In addition to excellent computer and communication skills, written and verbally, the ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and organizational abilities, analytical skills and work well in a team environment.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Role
1. Post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records
2. Ensure that all accounting practices comply with legal guidelines and established accounting principles
3. Assist with billing and tax documentation preparation
4. Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close monthly books
5. Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks
6. Serve as a back up to accounts receivable in tracking bank deposits and cash receipts
7. Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
8. Retrieve checks returned to customers in error, adjust customer accounts and answer inquiries about errors as necessary
9. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records
10. Provide general administrative support with answering telephones and sorting mail
11. Support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
12. Maintain meticulous records of outstanding payables
13. Ensure the accuracy of an organization’s financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes
14. Protect businesses against unintentional overpayment
15. Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner
16. All other duties as assigned by supervision
Requirements for the Staff Accountant
- Ability to make decision, be attentive to details, have cultural awareness and relationship management skills
- High school diploma, GED diploma, or one to two years’ related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field or three to five years’ work experience in similar field and/or industry is preferred.
Benefits
Full benefits package includes major medical, dental and vision with paid-time off and matching 401(k)