Senior Accountant - Accounts Payable

Job Title : Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Overview : As an integral part of our finance team, the Accounts Payable Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient financial operations within our organisation. This position involves providing comprehensive financial, administrative, and clerical support, with a primary focus on managing payments, controlling expenses, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities :

Payment Tracking and Expenditure Management : Maintain meticulous records of all financial transactions, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, and statements.

Reconciliation and Verification : Ensure accuracy in processed work by meticulously verifying entries and cross-referencing system reports with balances.

Record-Keeping : Maintain and update historical records for future reference and auditing purposes.

Approval Sheet Preparation : Prepare approval sheet for management review before disbursing payment to vendors and employees.

Employee & Vendor Payment Processing : Verify and process expense reports, and prepare and disburse outstanding dues to employees and vendors.

Vendor Payment Coordination : Schedule and oversee payments to vendors, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement while addressing outstanding credit issues.

Vendor Relations : Responsively handle vendor inquiries regarding financial matters in a professional and timely manner.

MIS Reporting : Prepare detailed analyses of accounts and generate monthly reports for review.

Process Improvement : Continuously assess and enhance payment processes to streamline efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications :

Educational Background : A degree in Finance, Economics, Business Studies, or Accounting with foundational understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles is essential.

Skills : Strong attention to detail and proficient data entry skills are crucial. Excellent interpersonal skills for daily interaction with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Additional Requirements :

Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.) is preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Preferred Experience :

4+ years of previous experience in an Accounts Payable or similar financial role.

This position offers an opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic finance team within a small business, contributing directly to the financial health and efficiency of the organisation.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery / Medicine (DDS / DMD), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Master of Technical & Professional Communication, Masters in Arts (M.A), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A), Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Accounting, Master of Public Health (MPH), Doctor of Audiology (AuD), Doctor of Jurisprudence, Masters in Communications Disorders (MCD), Master of Tax Accounting, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Master OF Business Administration (M.B.A), Masters of Architecture (M.Arch), Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Doctor of Science (DSc / ScD), Masters in Technology (M.Tech / M.E), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), Master of Natural Resources (MNR), Master of Social Work (M.S.W), Doctor of Psychology (Psy. D. / D. Psych.), Master of Library Science, Master of Real Estate Development, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Optometry, Master in Computer Application (M.C.A), Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Divinity, Master of Liberal Arts (MLA / ALM), Master in Landscape Architecture, Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA), Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Doctor of Medicine (M.D / M.S), Master of Commerce (M.Com), Master of Education (M.Ed), Master of Music (MM / MMus), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Health Science (MHSc), Master of Planning (M.Plan), Master of Law (M.L / L.L.M)

Skills Required

Tally, Accounts Payable, Bills Payable, Reconcilation, Filling