Accounts Payable Clerk

Fresh Dining Concepts is a multi-unit, multi-brand franchise operator with a growth-focused mindset and an emphasis on new store development. FDC is becoming one of the largest franchise operators in the United States and was named to the Franchise Times’ Restaurant 200 list in 2022. In 2023, FDC received the prestigious award from GoTo Foods as the Franchise of the Year!

The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to the organization. Will be overseeing and monitoring the outflow of capital related to vendor payments, making payments to suppliers and other creditors, paying vendor invoices and bills, and recording the company’s debts. Additionally, this position will review the verification of general ledger data through development and maintenance of monthly reconciliations and analysis of expenses and reporting expense activities.  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Accounts payable data entry  

• Process and approve bills through Restaurant 365 and other accounting software 

• Process and create payments  

• Assist with Bank Reconciliation for disbursement account 

• Inventory file management using Restaurant 365 

• Setup of New Vendors and Accounts 

• Setup of Restaurant 365  

• Data mapping for invoices at line-item level                    

• Perform vendor account reconciliations  

• Process and manage account payable entries using accounting software and other programs 

• Process due invoices for payments in accordance with department programs and protocols 

• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to process payments 

• Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry 

• Process credit card and bank account audits and reconciliations 

• Process accounts payable and other bookkeeping transactions, recording entries and reconciling books for accounts 

• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors 

• Assist and provide support with other accounting and financial functions as requested 

• Assist in end-month closing

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance preferred
• Must have a strong communication skills in English. This position communicates with vendors throughout the country. 
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in processing bookkeeping or similar accounting role
• Experience in high-pace environments, such as hospitality and retain highly desired
• The ideal candidate will have a combined background of general administrative work, such as office reception, supporting bookkeeping functions, and entry-level accounting experience.