Position: General Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports To: Accounts Payable Supervisor
FLSA: Exempt
The Corporate office operating hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST.
Primary Function
The General Accountant will work collaboratively with the Accounts Payable Supervisor and other accounting team members and will be responsible for ensuring the accurate payment of Accounts Payable and recording of Accounts Receivable.
Job Scope And Major Responsibilities
- Invoice Processing: Analyze, verify, and enter vendor invoices into accounting systems
- Purchase Orders: Create and match invoices to purchase orders (POs) and review reports to ensure accuracy
- Vendor Management: Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and respond to payment inquiries
- Payment Execution: Process payments (ACH, wires, checks) in timely manner across multiple companies
- Expense Reimbursements: Review and process employee expense reports through Concur
- Credit Card Reconciliations: Review, enter, and reconcile monthly credit card statements
- Daily e-mails and phone calls to research and collect past due invoices
- Maintains accounting AP & AR ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
- Misc. accounting department functions as needed including month, quarter and year end reporting
- Adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Possess a professional demeanor, focused on respectful communication, a positive and reliable attitude, and responsible behavior. This includes dressing appropriately, being punctual, maintaining composure, and demonstrating accountability for your actions.
- Working outside of core business hours may be required.
- Compliance with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and its implementing regulations, as amended (“HIPAA”).
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in an accounts payable/account receivable or bookkeeping role is required.
- A minimum of 0-2 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- Knowledge of QuickBooks, SAP Concur and Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Must have excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
- Detail oriented and logical with an excellent work ethic.
- Possess and maintain professional demeanor and courteous attitude at all levels.
- Reliable and consistent attendance and schedule adherence is required.
Asembia is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
