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%
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