Staff Accountant-Accounts Payable

We are looking for an AP Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately maintaining financial records related to accounts payable. You will ensure efficient invoice processing, timely payments and accurate recording of financial transactions while keeping detailed and organized records of vendors. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, task focused, and comfortable communicating with vendors and internal managers. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and support audits and month/year end closing processes. The position is based in Durham with expectations to work in the office 5 days a week, full time. Pays $23.00/hour.

Essential Functions:

• Review, code and process vendor invoices for payment
• Verify the accuracy of invoices against purchase orders
• Follow up on open purchase orders
• Pay vendors by ACH and bank bill pay
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to and resolve inquiries from vendors and internal staff
• Monthly sales and use tax returns
• Vendor maintenance and additions
• Maintain accurate supply lists
• Credit card reconciliation and recording
• Annual 1099 reporting
• Backup to AR department
• Assist and support other accounting projects and tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Associates degree in accounting from a North American college
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an accounts payable role
• Sales tax return experience
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-service orientation
• Ability to proactively identify issues and develop effective solutions
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in automated accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Ability to manage large volume of email through Microsoft Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills

Benefits

City Wide Facility Solutions offers a competitive compensation and benefits, including

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with company match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Free Food & Snacks
  

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City Wide Facility Solutions is a fast-growing company with over 100 franchise locations across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1961, City Wide Facility Solutions is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry. We have over 60 years in the business and continue to experience high growth and profitability across our franchise businesses. Our culture supports the company’s Mission to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities they serve. Read more about City Wide at www.gocitywide.com

City Wide is an Equal Opportunity Employer.