Accounts Payable Clerk

Overall Responsibilities:

The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the company across multiple locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Work with purchasing at location to fix receipt/pricing errors


* Obtain approvals on manual invoices over threshold


* Escalate problems as needed


* Manage discount vendors to be paid in terms


* Manage invoices to ensure all are entered timely


* Review and validate vendor statements - research missing or late payments


* Review and validate Received not Vouchered reports - research POs not on statements


* Assist with vendor maintenance for vendors - ensure we have most up to date information


* Accrue non inventory expenses monthly


* Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.


* Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.


* Other related duties as assigned.

Characteristics and skills:


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.


* Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.


* Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.


* Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.


* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


* Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.

Educational and other requirements:


* High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.


* Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred.


* At least two years of related experience required.


* A true "team-oriented" leader that embraces the idea that he/she is a "go-to" person.


* Expertise with ERP systems (JDE is a plus).


* Must be comfortable with paperless workflow.


* Strong Adobe Acrobat Pro DC skills helpful.


* Domestic travel 0% - International 0%

Required Education: Some College

Travel Percentage: 0.0

Travel Required: No

Virtual Job: false