Accounts Payable & Receivable Coordinator at LI-COR Biosciences in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

This position will assist in the processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable. Monitor daily cash transactions, assist in the maintenance of the credit card expense reporting process, have oversight of various prepaid expenses, maintain vendor files, assist in the handling of sales, and use tax for various states to ensure proper reporting on state forms. Additionally, this role is responsible for the review and reconciliation of certain trial balance accounts by recording various transactions into the General Ledger to ensure accurate and timely reporting of monthly financial statements and supplemental financial reports.
Professional Qualifications
Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Business Administration and/or equivalent experience.

Experience

Minimum 2 years experience in accounts payable or general accounting.

Proficient in spreadsheet and word processing programs, preferably Microsoft Excel and Word.

Familiarity with computer systems, preferably ERP system software.

General

Extreme competency in attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

Ability to work independently, as well as under the direction of others.

Effective communication skills with supervisor and co-workers, customers, and suppliers.

Dependable in work habits and reliable in attendance.

Good organization and decision-making skills.

Problem solving ability - must have a high curiosity for noticing and solving inconsistencies.

Position Responsibilities
SPECIFIC:

Perform data entry of vendor invoices and process vendor payments. Ensure the correct accounting classification of expenditures and documentation.

Handle vendor payment inquiries and follow-up with supply chain management department on reconciliation of invoice/payment discrepancies and/or reason(s) for lack of payment or delayed payment.

Reconcile vendor statements with invoices as necessary and investigate any discrepancies.

Prepare monthly journal entries as they relate to accounts payable, accounts receivable and other miscellaneous areas.

Monitor accounting systems and recommend new or revised policies and procedures.

Assist with:

• Reconciliation and analysis of General Ledger accounts.
• Preparation of schedules for independent auditors' performance of year-end audit and completion of corporate income tax returns.
• Sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Posting of daily cash receipts to Accounts Receivable based on on-line banking activity.
• Track and record daily banking activity for all cash transactions.

Other duties as assigned.

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