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Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this position involves performing accounts payable tasks, record keeping, and contributing to the month-end process and year-end audit process.\nOne Team! One TARTA! The role of the Accounts Payable Associate will focus on supporting finance within a new TARTA. In 2026, TARTA adopted a new Strategic Plan 2026 - 2031, as well as new Mission and Vision statements to better capture the transformational journey underway. The Strategic Plan focuses on the customer experience, financial stewardship, operational excellence, and growth. This transformation is powered by a dedicated team of professionals in each department from the leadership team to every front-line (and behind the scenes) team member.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nVerify purchase order and post accounts payables transactions to ledgers and databases.\nRegularly track, review and close purchase orders.\nMatch, batch, code and pay vendor invoices.\nParticipate in month-end close activities.\nMonitor and order office supplies for administrative office.\nMaintain confidentiality of financial information.\nPerform routine clerical accounting duties within a fast-paced finance department, while adhering to established accounting standards.\nAssist with year-end audit requests.\nExecute accurate reporting and filing in multiple systems.\nSecures financial information and keeps information confidential.\nContinue training with classes, workshops, and networking events.\nDocument and maintain Accounts Payable processes and operating procedures.\nPerform additional accounting tasks when needed that are applicable to the Finance Department.\nMay require minimal driving to offsite locations and or postal locations\nEssential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nAssociate degree in accounting preferred\nStrong mathematical skills and attention to detail\nReliability, dependability, and thoroughness\nExcellent organizational and communication skills\nProficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn new systems quickly\nMinimum Qualifications\nA combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.\nProficiency in mathematics\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy\nExcellent organizational and communication skills\nExperience with ERP systems is advantageous\nValid Driver’s License and insurable\nEducation and Experience\nAssociate degree in accounting preferred\nAt least 2 years of accounts payable and procurement experience preferred\nPre-Employment Requirements:\nTARTA is a drug-free workplace. All applicants are required to complete a drug test, which includes testing for marijuana. The use of marijuana-whether for recreational or medical purposes-is prohibited for all positions. Applicants who test positive or refuse to test will not be eligible for hire.\nSpecial Conditions\nThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be satisfied by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. TARTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWorking Conditions\nThe work environmental characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of a busy office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.\nPhysical Effort Required\nThe Accounts Payable Associate position requires continuous sitting (5.5 to 8 hours), occasional standing (0.25 to 2.5 hours), and occasional walking (0.25 to 2.5 hours). Occasional lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds (0.25 to 2.5 hours) is required, with no lifting/carrying of 20 pounds or more. Reaching above shoulder level and bending/stooping (0.25 to 2.5 hours) are also necessary. Fine manipulation is required frequently (2.5 to 5.5 hours). 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