Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to support day-to-day payment operations for a respected organization in Davenport, Iowa. This Contract to Permanent position is ideal for someone who brings strong organizational skills, sound accounting knowledge, and a detail-oriented approach to working with confidential financial information. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments accurate and on schedule while contributing to a collaborative business office environment.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming vendor invoices, confirm proper authorization is in place, and prepare documents for processing.
- Assign accurate accounting codes to invoices and complete payment processing within established timelines.
- Prepare check runs in accordance with internal approval procedures and secure required signatures before release.
- Administer purchase order activity and reconcile company credit card transactions to supporting records.
- Maintain organized accounts payable documentation and update financial reports to reflect current activity.
- Communicate with vendors and internal team members to resolve payment questions and invoice discrepancies.
- Enter financial data with a high level of accuracy while protecting sensitive information.
- Contribute to special assignments and provide additional administrative or accounting support as needed. Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or a closely related accounting support role.
- Working knowledge of general accounting practices and standard accounts payable procedures.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to process financial information accurately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel for tracking and reconciliation tasks.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage confidential records with discretion and professionalism.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred, though equivalent practical experience will be considered.
- Experience with invoice coding, check runs, account reconciliation, and data entry; familiarity with Blackbaud or Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT is a plus.
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