Description

This position is responsible for reviewing and processing invoices and working with vendors to resolve discrepancies. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation (3-way matching) and approval prior to payment
• Work with the purchasing department to ensure proper account coding on invoices
• Work with vendors and other departments to resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accounts payable vendor list and terms
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-3 years' accounts payable experience
• Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Detailed oriented, professional attitude and reliable
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, general typing and 10-key by touch

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum of an Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, research and resolution skills and data analysis

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual will primarily remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged period. The individual must frequently lift and/or move equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds. The individual must operate laboratory instruments and mechanical equipment. The individual may perform constant repeating motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The individual is required to perceive attributes of objects and materials.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is located in a permanent or temporary laboratory location or production environment. Dependent on project, work may be performed at CIVCO's Coralville, IA or Kalona, IA facility. Travel between facilities is required to support projects. Work may involve occasional exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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