Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and managing payment schedules. The ideal candidate should have strong numerical aptitude, excellent communication skills, a keen eye for accuracy, and be a team player.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process incoming invoices and statements in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts payable data
- Verify discrepancies and resolve vendors’ billing issues
- Maintain accurate vendor records
- Assist with month-end closing procedures
- Collaborate with the purchasing team to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices
- Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain strong vendor relationships
- Work closely with corporate team members to ensure timely invoice payments and discrepancy reconciliation
- Collect and distribute mail
- Mail out office documents as needed
- Correct issues with office equipment as needed
- Other Administrative duties
Requirements:
- Proven work experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk or in a similar role
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Proficient in data entry and management
- Hands-on experience with accounting software (Oracle Applications preferred) and MS Office, particularly Excel
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
Education and Certifications:
- High school diploma required, associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
Work Schedule
- 40 hours per week; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday-Friday