Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for processing accounts payable for payment, and monitoring and reconciling various accounts while maintaining strong customer service relationships with our vendors and employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for review of invoices and supporting documentation including Purchase Orders, Receiving/Inspection Reports and proper approvals and amounts for payment.
• Conduct 3-way match (review of POs, receiving/inspections).
• Responsible for processing payments (checks, ACH, wires, etc.)
• Responsible for maintaining vendor/employee relations and reconciling statements, and responding to vendor/employee inquiries
• Overtime may be required for month, quarter and year end close and during financial audits

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in other accounting and administrative tasks of a clerical nature

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• The ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in three to four years of high school
• Previous accounts payable experience preferred
• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet.
• Experience with SAP accounting software preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities so time is used efficiently and effectively
• Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality performance
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to safely and efficiently perform the job duties

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to work at a computer, and computer monitor, and use repetitive motion for long periods of time
• The ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• This position requires sitting 80% of the time and standing and walking 20% of the time