AP Accountant Position Available In Lee, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The AP Accountant position in Opelika, Alabama offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity overseeing outgoing payments, process improvements, audits, and reporting. Responsibilities include verifying vendor payments, reconciling accounts, validating invoices, and ensuring compliance with procedures. Skills required include proficiency in accounting software, ERP familiarity, and experience in reconciliations and journal entries.
Job Description
AP Accountant
We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for an Accounts Payable Accountant in Opelika, Alabama. The Accounts Payable Accountant oversees the company’s outgoing payments, offers process improvement ideas, and supports audits and reporting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Process and verify vendor payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and monitor credit opportunities.
Validate vendor invoices, ensuring proper sales tax application and expense allocation.
Uphold documented procedures and assist in their maintenance.
Perform three-way matches (invoice, purchase order, receipt) where applicable.
Ensure compliance with confidentiality protocols and positive pay processes.
Reconcile credit card transactions and intercompany AP balances.
Assist with audit preparations and contribute to organizational goals.
This role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency.
- Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
- Familiarity with ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning
- Ability to perform various Accounting Functions
- Knowledge of SAP software
- Capability to create and manage Journal Entries
- Experience in conducting Reconciliations
