About Us
Forest Electric NJ is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group. We are proud of our position as one of New Jersey’s leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. With over 50 years of expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, structured cabling and electrical system design-build, installations and maintenance.
Summary: Forest Electric NJ is in need of an Accounts Payable Coordinator to assist the company in meeting its objectives and goals by supporting the processing of payable tasks in a timely manner. The Accounts Payable Coordinator will have contact with Forest’s Operational Management and Staff, requiring strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Experienced handling heavy volume - both PO driven and GL driven invoice processing.
• Familiar with PO matching to invoice.
• GL coding and entry of expense reports.
• Process check payments.
• Credit card processing.
• Assist with 1099 processing.
• Assist month end close.
• Scanning and obtaining proper approvals.
• Researching and resolving vendor issues, sales tax issues, and PO issues (heavy volume).
• Interact with Purchasing Dept. and other various departments as well as Vendors.
• Tax & garnish payments.
• Compliance reports.
• Journal entries.
• Various administrative duties as they arise, filing of reports, etc.
• Support the Accounts Payable Department with internal and external requests and special projects.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Periodic travel to our NYC office can be expected for training and additional support.
• Regular, predictable and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of the position.
Qualifications
• Seven plus years of progressively responsible experience or substantial equivalent in accounts payable or accounting.
• Must be organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. including Excel formulas and formatting.
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista Construction ERP Software highly desirable.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values, goals and objectives.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer.
- Ability to regularly and consistently use a keyboard and mouse.
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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, weoffer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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