Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Summary

We have an opening for an Accounts Payable Clerk. Must be a team player who is responsible for completing payments by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices on a daily basis. General staff accounting duties according to established procedures or as directed by our accounting manager. This is an entry/mid-level position within our accounting department. Applicants must have accounting experience and complete the assessment test when applying.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; preparing checks; resolving purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies. Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
• Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
• Ensuring bills is paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
• Processing due invoices for payments
• Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling books of accounts
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communicative and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks or related software
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Highly motivated with great organizational, attention to detail and customer service skills

• Must be willing to help where needed

• Bi-lingual preferred

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

• Associate’s degree in Accounting (preferred)
• At least one-year in Accounts Payable (Required)