Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsReport into a strong mentor!Good opportunity to jumpstart your accounting careerAbout Our ClientWe are partnered up with a Medium Sized Manufacturing Client in their search to add a Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable to the team. This role will report into the Accounting Manager and will help oversee Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, SOX Compliance, etc. If you have 1+ year of experience please read on and apply to the Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable job based North of Saratoga Springs, NY.Job DescriptionThe Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable will be responsible for the following:Responsible for account reconciliation and analysis for balance sheet accounts including but not limited to cash, accounts payable, receiving accrual, and fixed assets.Maintain detailed subledgers including but not limited to the accounts payable and fixed assets.Assist with accounts receivable invoicing, collections, and aging report preparation.Prepare various schedules required for internal SOX compliance.Assist other team members with ad hoc projects and requests as necessaryOpen and sort incoming AP invoices received via mail and emails.Process and pay vendor invoices utilizing Oracle accounting software. Processing includes matching invoices with purchase order information, or obtaining necessary approvals, coding and prorating invoices to different jobs and departments and entering and verifying data into system.Assess incoming AP invoices to determine the need for prepaid accounting and ensure proper system entry where applicable.Coordinate weekly vendor check runs, which include sorting, attaching vendor invoices to checks, stamping and mailing vendor checks, updating check register and filing paid invoices.Ensure all processing is completed to allow the AP Manager to complete monthly closure of AP on the last business day of the month.Gather information and invoices for month-end accruals, make appropriate journal entries to record accruals.Field and resolve vendor inquiries, problem invoices and requests in a timely manner.Conduct vendor maintenance in Oracle by updating and inactivating vendor accounts.File vendor correspondence in vendor files.Perform other duties as assigned.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantThe Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable will have the following qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related fieldIdeally 1+ year of Accounting experienceKnowledge of Oracle a plusStrong Organizational SkillsWhat's on OfferThe Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable will be rewarded with the following:Salary of $55,000-$70,000 depending on experiencePTO401K MatchHealth, Dental, VisionContactErin McQuillanQuote job refJN-102024-6553514Job summarySectorAccountingSub SectorAccounts PayableIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationSaratoga SpringsContract TypePermanentConsultant nameErin McQuillanJob ReferenceJN-102024-6553514