Accounts Payable Associate

Job Summary:

SelectQuote Insurance Services is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Associate to join our team. In this position, you will work with a team of accountants in all divisions to accurately record, enter and pay invoices. This individual should work with high intensity and integrity, possess intellectual curiosity, and have a passion for excellence.

Essential Functions:

• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports. Processing will make up for a majority of the associates daily activity, heavier volumes during peak business months
• Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verify federal ID numbers; schedule and prepare weekly ACH payments/checks; resolve invoice or payment discrepancies; ensure credit is received for outstanding memos
• Follow up with vendors and internal departments to receive proper approval for invoice payments
• Assist with reviewing and coding of expense reports processed through Concur
• Respond to all vendor inquiries and perform monthly vendor reconciliations
• Assist with annual financial audit and answer audit inquiries
• Implement recommendations to improve accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Assist with various month end tasks and account analysis
• Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Quality Control/Attention to detail -The individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when inputting invoices to ensure the expense is fully understood and validated.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level) – Able to write moderate formulas, analyze, and manipulate large amounts of data if needed.
• Planning/Organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently
• Dependable and Flexible

Training and Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Possess an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related fields preferred.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite and Concur a plus.