Accounting-Accounts Payable-Accounting Assistant

The Accounts Payable-Accounting Assistant is a critical position processing a substantial dollar amount and volume of payments for Otterbein.  This position works closely with others in the Accounting department and applies independent judgement to ensure invoices are paid within allocated budget and vendor terms consistent with good Accounting practices.  Regularly communicates with vendors and internal customers to set up and pay new vendors, process invoices and research and resolve discrepancies. This position will be responsible for making daily deposits and providing backup for posting for various departments.  Is Lead on company credit card administration and cardholder assistance. Assists accountants with general ledger posting and reconciliations.  Strict attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required for success.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and on-time payments within budget and vendor terms of a high volume of invoices and check requests
• Communicate regularly with both internal and external customers and vendors through various channels to answer questions, research problems and gather necessary information
• Identify and answer questions on invoices or payments at any point of work flow
• Establish new vendor set-ups, such as W-9, sales tax exemption, addresses, multiple remit to addresses etc.
• Completes daily deposits by scanner and copies of backup for posting by others
• Lead on company credit card administration and support of cardholders.
• Assistant to accountants for other general ledger postings and reconciliations

Qualifications

Education:  High school graduate or equivalent; Associates Degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Experience:  3 years previous experience in AP processing strongly preferred; experience with Dynamics/Great Plains and BI360 strongly preferred; ability to organize work flows and juggle multiple priorities

BENEFITS*

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid Time off that accrues immediately
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
• Get access to 50% of your wages before pay day through PayActiv
• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an Accounting-Accounts Payable Assistant at Otterbein!