Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

As an accounts payable clerk, your role is a key support function for the accounting team. You will be responsible for entry-level accounts payable and clerical work, which will include fiscal record-keeping. Effective multi-tasking abilities with a "can-do" attitude are a must. Your role as an accounts payable clerk will also include being a proactive team player who can work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities of the accounts payable clerk:

• Match receivers with invoices.
• Research discrepancies between receivers and invoices.
• Work with vendors to resolve past due invoices.
• Vendor relations and service.
• Maintain and enter new vendor records.
• Track credits owed to the company and ensure all credits are properly applied to vendor payments.
• Run AP check run, validate, and send checks.
• Reconcile vendor statements each month.

Qualifications of the accounts payable clerk:

• 1-2 years of accounts payable experience preferred.
• Must be able to work under deadlines.
• Highly proficient computer skills needed with Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• High degree of professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Must be able to provide quick turnaround of unanticipated requests and prioritize and organize workflow to ensure effective and efficient completion of assigned tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain performance in high-pressure situations.
• Strong business acumen and judgment are necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills, exercising discretion and diplomacy in working with others, including all levels of management.
• Clean driving record with a valid state of residence driver's license.
• Ability to clear a criminal background check and a drug screen.