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Job Title: Accountant - Accounts Payable Reports To: Accounting Manager Location: Downers Grove, IL Job Purpose To provide full coverage in all aspects of Accounts Payable function. Accounts Payable include invoice matching and coding, voucher entry, opening and disbursement of mail, cutting and disbursing checks, process ACH and wire payments. To manage vendor aging. To provide assistance in researching issues and disputes with vendors and working with Purchasing to resolve these issues. To provide backup coverage of Accounts Receivable functions. Accounts Receivable include the daily billing, reconciling, and applications of cash receipts, credit and collections. To provide assistance in researching issues and disputes with customers and working with Inside Sales to resolve these issues. To provide assistance in researching issues and disputes with vendors and working with Purchasing to resolve these issues. To participate in month end close activities. Duties and Responsibilities AP: Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors Process invoices via 3-way match Researches disputed issues with vendors and works with Purchasing and other departments to resolve. Responsible for timely closure of Purchase Orders after final quantity received. Processes disbursement checks, matches to vendor invoices and sends to the manager for review and signature. Opens and distributes mail; mails checks to vendors. Maintains Customer and Vendor Master Files by keeping them current. Weekly/monthly reporting of all areas of Accounts Payable Specifically frequently monitoring items that are received and not invoiced. Assists in preparation of Monthly Cash Forecast Enter ACH/Wires in Bank and in accounting system Prepare monthly Netting out and enter in BMG system Proactively reach out to vendor on account balances to make sure we have no mismatch Prepare Intercompany AP file Assist with providing back up for Internal Auditor requests AR: Provide back up for billing, cash receipts and month end AR related tasks GL: Account reconciliation for AP general ledger, sub ledger, and resolve variances in a timely manner. Other general accounting tasks and projects as assigned. Other Ad hoc requests Qualifications and Requirements Bachelors degree in Accounting and/or Finance from a four-year college/university. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows Desktop, web browsers, accounting software, etc. Ability to work without supervision consistently performing duties to company standards. Accuracy, strong analytical and time management skills; ability to meet strict deadlines. Ability to keep information confidential. Competencies Customer Focus Commitment to Quality Communication/Teamwork Innovation Accountability Direct Reports None Equal Opportunity Employer Amphenol Fiber Optics Products prohibits discrimination against any applicant based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Amphenol Fiber Optics Products also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. #LI-EF1

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