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The Accounts Payable Assistant performs accounting and clerical tasks that are related to accounts payable transactions including receiving and logging invoices, maintaining and updating an accounts payable ledger, generating financial statements and reports, and other financial matters as assigned by the Director of Finance & Operations. The ideal candidate will possess a basic understanding of accounting fundamentals as well as excellent office support skills.
Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Assistant:
Administrative Duties
Office Support - filing, data retention, mail, and other duties.
Conduct company business according to policies.
Maintain the company’s accounting files as needed Accounts Payable Duties
Process Invoices (Stamping coding and approval stamps, entering coded invoices into accounting software).
Print, mail, and file checks for multiple properties.
Resolutions with vendors – past due balances, misapplied payments, etc.
What the Successful Accounts Payable Assistant will have:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic understanding of accounting fundamentals or 1 year of accounting experience
Excellent computer skills especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Data entry and/or 10 key experience
Experience with Yardi or other accounting software
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to follow through
Professional written and oral communication skills
Prompt and consistent attendance during scheduled work hours
Ability to maintain confidential information
The Obesity Society is a professional organization focused on obesity research, education, and advocacy. The organization manages accounting and financial operations to support its mission of advancing obesity science and clinical practice. The society employs administrative and financial staff to maintain operational infrastructure across multiple properties and locations.
