3 MONTH ASSIGNMENT (POSSIBLY LONGER). NEED SOMEONE ASAP.

General Purpose of the Position:

This position will provide support for the Accounting and Accounts Payable Departments. Under general supervision, performs a variety of accounting support duties according to existing procedures, methods and system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provides support to the Accounts Payable Department by performing tasks including but not limited to auditing AP batches; matching checks to source documents; mailing out checks; filing of printed and scanned documents.
· Provides support to the Operational Accounting Department by performing tasks including but not limited to pulling back up for audits; researching payments; pulling general ledger invoices from filing; helping with bank reconciliations; pulling reports from various software.
· Provides back up support of the Vendor Coordinator which includes processing vendor set up paperwork and entering vendors into the various front and back office software.
· Special projects as assigned.
· Other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Accounting degree or equivalent work experience in accounting environment
• Experience handling multiple tasks
• Experience communicating with the internal customer
• Ability to prioritize work

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Analyzing Information
• Data Entry Skills
• Confidentiality
• Thoroughness
• Strong Excel skills

• Attention to details
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• General Skills
• Reporting Skills
• Verbal Communication