Accounts Payable - Lead at Boulder

Job Description

Serves as the lead worker for the accounts payable function. Performs various accounts payable and general accounting functions as assigned. Manages existing property leases to ensure that renewals, terminations and options are exercised appropriately and timely. Performs required administrative and accounting responsibilities related to the Company-wide credit card.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Accounts Payable

• Ensures that weekly accounts payable postings have the appropriate approvals, appropriate tax accruals and are correctly coded to general ledger accounts.
• Ensures that weekly check runs are processed in a timely and accurate manner per published distribution calendar. Arranges payment calendar to maximize use of Company cash whenever possible.
• Manages vendor relationships including all related inquiries. Prepares credit applications as necessary.
• Manages and resolves outstanding check issues on a monthly basis through follow up with vendors and employees, as required.
• Supports the month-end financial analysis activities for the accounting staff and department managers by providing requested information on a timely basis.
• Reviews Company credit card transactions for appropriate coding and ensures all associated statements, receipts and approvals are obtained.
• Generates required month-end journal entries related to accounts payable and other miscellaneous accruals.
• Manages the One Net Positive Pay system by monitoring daily activities and importing check disbursement files as necessary to maintain security and prevent fraudulent disbursement transactions.
• Reviews procedures and processes for efficiency gains, and make recommendations as required.

General Accounting

• Prepares all accounts payable reconciliations and various non-related balance sheet and liability reconciliations as well as assigned bank account reconciliations.
• Forecasts accounts payable cash requirements based on current and projected run rates for the weekly 18-week cash forecast for use by executive level management.
• Manages the escheat reporting process. Maintains state-required spreadsheets to allow reporting of abandoned property to states, in accordance with state laws.
• Ensures Company compliance with tax reporting obligations associated with the accurate and timely filing of annual 1099 forms.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Job Requirements

Job Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Accounting knowledge of accounts payable and general ledger.
• Ability to lead projects.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and well organized.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel and integrated accounting ERP systems.

Education or Formal Training:

• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field.

Experience:

• At least five years accounting experience, including accounts payable experience.

Compensation: $


Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Boulder, Company: The Geo Group Inc.