Accountant I - Accounts Payable
Company: Cedar Point
Location: Sandusky
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Overview:Cedar Fair is seeking an Accountant I - Accounts
Payable (AP). This role will work in a fast paced and
highvolumeenvironment using automated software to process vendor
invoices, check requests, expense reports,and purchase card
transactions for locations within the United States and Canada to
ensure timelydisbursements per vendor and per company payment
terms. An aptitude for learning and using new software
isessential.The Accountant I - AP reports to the Corporate
Supervisor - AP and Corporate Manager - AP. Goodcommunication
skills are necessary in working with vendors and Cedar Fair
associates. The ability to work as aresponsible teammate is
essential. This role requires teamwork to ensure all parks'
deadlines are met in a timelymanner and that the workload is shared
in a fair and consistent manner.
Responsibilities: -
- Process multi-company accounts payable records.
- -Review electronic invoices for correct vendor information in
an automated Optical Character Recognition(OCR) software
program.
- Route invoices for approval.
- Review invoices, expense reports, and purchase card
transactions for accurate general ledger coding.
- Verify the accuracy of invoices against purchase orders and
receivers.
- Determine the correct application of sales and use tax.
- Scan and label documents for permanent record-keeping in
electronic imaging software.
- Assist in processing of weekly Check/ACH/Wire payment runs for
AP disbursements.
- Set priorities, organize, and accomplish tasks within defined
deadlines.
- Assist with internal and external audits as directed.
- Possess ability to calculate, post, and manage vendor account
and financial records.
- Research and resolve issues for vendors and associates.
- Coach and assist Cedar Fair associates on accounts payable
issues.
- Reconcile vendor statements.
- Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work
schedule to meet certain deadlines. This mayinclude mandatory
overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by
law.
- Adhere to and enforce all Cedar Fair policies and procedures,
including safety, attendance and EEO policies,and will demonstrate
commitment to Cedar Fair core values and Cedar Fair
cornerstones.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Minimum two years combined accounts payable or clerical
accounting experience.
- -Possess a solid understanding of basic accounting practices
and AP principles.
- Experience with ERP software and with Hyland or other automated
AP system(s).
- General Sales and Use Tax knowledge is required.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (MicroSoft
Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat).
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication
skills and able to work effectivelyindependently and
collaboratively in a team setting.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and time
management skills.
- Confidence to ask questions and get clarification, display a
positive attitude, and have a strong work ethic.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to
multi-task in a fast-paced envio
- Dependable, honest and exhibits integrity.#LI -KW1
Keywords: Cedar Point, Lorain , Accountant I - Accounts Payable, Other , Sandusky, Ohio
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