Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

The Accounts Payable position provides financial, administrative and clerical support to the organization. Accounts Payable Clerks are often the point of contact for current, new or prospective vendors. This is often the opportunity to make a positive impression on behalf of the company.

Position Responsibilities:

The Accounts Payable Clerk will complete a broad variety of accounting tasks for the company including but not limited to the following as other duties may be assigned:

• Enter/submit Invoices for payment in automated workflow
• Analyze and review invoices for errors or duplicate billings
• Match system invoices to purchase orders
• Coordinate monthly bill tracking with Property Managers
• Setup and maintain Vendor/Property files
• Set up and coordinate vendor services
• Analyze A/P aging and bill pay
• Priority bill tracking including proper approvals
• Print Checks and match with invoices
• Prepare checks for mailing
• Facilitate utility and bill transfers for new properties
• Facilitate AP close out for lost properties
• Other accounting tasks deemed necessary
• Cover office phones as necessary

Essential Functions:

• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office (with a strong emphasis in Excel), accounting software and databases.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of payables standards and procedures.
• Sound independent judgement.
• Attention to detail, organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two years' experience in an accounting clerk role.