SUMMARY:

We are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Clerk to be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. Accounts Payable Clerks are responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices related to accounts payables. They also track purchase orders and process payments that come into the company's accounting department from suppliers or customers. A proper accounts payable clerk produces accurate, timely, and valuable work. They must pay attention to detail. They may also be responsible for keeping up-to-date records of company purchases and organizing account statements that will help facilitate financial reports like profit margins.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
Understand expense accounts and cost centers
Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
Proficiency in English and in MS Office mandatory. Great Plains accounting knowledge and knowledge of ConnectWise preferred.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Associate degree considered, degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred.

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Accounts Payable Clerk