San Juan, Puerto Rico

Accounting Assistant

 Job Description:

***Positions posted by El Comeback are done on behalf of companies that we support in their search for candidates.***

Our client is hiring an Accounting Assistant to support daily operations in
the Finance Department. This individual contributor role is responsible for
assisting in the invoice registration and supplier payment process, while
ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.

Base salary commensurate to candidates experience plus fringe
benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Respond to supplier inquiries related to invoices, payment schedules, and account balances
  • Match invoices with purchase orders, delivery slips, and receiving
    reports to verify accuracy
  • Register purchase orders into the A/P module through the Materials Management interface
  • File invoices once processed and entered into the A/P system
  • Prepare check vouchers for supplier and miscellaneous payments with supporting documentation
  • Issue checks and apply "PAID" stamps to invoices and related documents
  • Reconcile supplier account statements with the A/P ledger as needed
  • Follow up with departments on unmatched or incomplete invoice documentation
  • Maintain logs for pending invoices and assist with month-end accrual journal entries
  • Support external audits and perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree
  • 1-2 years of experience in Accounts Payable and/or purchasing, preferably in the health industry.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

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  Required Skills:

Operations Accounts Payable Vouchers Compliance Word Search Journal Entries Daily Operations Hiring Registration Salary Checks Purchase Orders Purchasing Excel Communication Skills Payments Materials Microsoft Excel Accounting Documentation Finance Communication Management