Job Description

Description: Summary: The main function of an accounts payable analyst is to compile data, compute fees and charges and prepare invoices for billing purposes. A typical accounts payable analyst is responsible for computing company charges, itemizing statements or invoices and computing payroll. Job Responsibilities: Review and approve balance and reconcile batch control totals with source documents or computer listings in order to locate errors, encode correct amounts, or prepare correction records. Supervise preparation of itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered. Instruct staff on reconciling and posting receipts for cash received by various departments. Instruct staff on performing bookkeeping work, including posting data and keeping other records concerning costs and shipments. Compute payroll and retirement amounts, applying knowledge of payroll deductions, actuarial tables, disability factors, and survivor allowances. Maintain ledgers and registers, posting charges and refunds to individual funds, and computing and verifying balances. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking. Advanced ability to work independently and manage ones time. Advanced ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed. Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting. Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software. Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Associate\'s degree in accounting or related financial discipline preferred.

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