The Blake School Hopkins , MN 55343
Posted 3 weeks ago
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the assistant controller, this position will perform the following accounts payable and general accounting tasks:
Compare purchase orders to invoices prior to payment
Enter invoices for payment
Monitor open purchase orders and resolve as necessary
Monitor the company credit card portal
Reconcile prepaid accounts for insurance, postage and other expenses
Monitor monthly utility invoices and record accruals as needed
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Vendor Management
Set up and maintain vendors: enter and update vendor information, ensuring appropriate documentation is received (e.g., W-9 forms)
Set up vendors for online/ACH payment following internal processes for verifications and approval
Review vendor statements, compare with Bill.com to ensure all invoices are captured and paid
Invoice Management
Match invoices to purchase orders
When invoices are received, compare to purchase order to ensure appropriate approvals have been obtained, quantities and prices between the purchase order and invoice match, and goods have been received
Enter invoices in Bill.com
Review
Purchase Orders
Monitor open purchase orders
Review open purchase requisitions and purchase orders to determine if further action is necessary (e.g., missing approvals, missing receipt of goods, missing invoices, etc.)
Accounts Payable Reconciliation
Prepare an account reconciliation comparing Bill.com and Veracross general ledger balances on a monthly basis
Research and resolve discrepancies
1099 Management
Review vendor information and corresponding transaction information to ensure accuracy and completeness in preparation for the annual filing of 1099s
File annual 1099s and reports annually in January
Prepaid Accounts Reconciliation
Prepare monthly account reconciliations for prepaid insurance, prepaid Postage and prepaid other to monitor balances
Identify missing or miscoded invoices
Company Credit Card Reconciliation
Other duties as assigned
Experience and Skills:
Minimum Qualifications:
Basic/intermediate accounting skills
Microsoft Excel experience
Excellent organizational skills
Strong customer service skills
Able to multitask
Excellent time management skills and able to meet deadlines
Excellent oral, written communication skills
Active listener
Able to independently research and resolve issues
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in accounts payable preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or progress towards such degree
Previous experience working in an office environment, particularly within an accounting team
Working Conditions
Professional office environment
Routinely uses standard office equipment such as keyboards, laptop computers, phones, scanners, etc.
Physical Requirements:
Able to communicate through a variety of modes, such as talking in-person, on the telephone or through email or other written communication
Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Frequent use of keyboard
Disclaimer:
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,331 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its
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