Accounts Payable Accountant

Company: FORVIS
Location: Burlington
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Careers with our Clients through Forvis Executive SearchAccounts Payable - Stamford CT area We have partnered with an energy sector firm seeking to add an experienced Accounts Payable professional to their corporate accounting team. The AP professional will be responsible for managing complex accounts which include multiple concurrent and ongoing construction projects, multiple utilities and telecom accounts and various ad hoc accounts.

• Manage the AP process for variety of construction projects, utilities and telecom accounts
• Review complex invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment, maintaining a strong filing system
• Analyze invoices to determine appropriate GL code, within a complex coding system
• Review and resolve problems with processing of invoices and purchase orders
• Identify anomalies and make decisions based on available data - requesting additional information and finding answers where needed
• Codes such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check request, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system
• Respond to all vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies and make adjustments to accounts as needed
• Research and solve payment discrepancies, reconcile the Accounts Payable sub ledger to the general ledger and provide management reporting as needed Additional Duties May Include
  • Request and file W-9's
  • Receive, review and track vendor policies and agreements
  • Manage lien waivers
  • Experience with certificates of insurance would be ideal Requirements - Associate's or Bachelor's - preferred - 3 - 10+ years of complex Accounts Payable experience - Solid software knowledge and proficiency - Excellent business acumen required - Strong organizational skills; must be detail oriented with multitasking capabilities - Timely follow up on pending issues with the ability to meet tight deadlines This is a full-time, permanent and direct hire position. It is an in-office role in the Stamford CT corporate office.

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