Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description

Accounts Payable Clerk Job Responsibilities:

· Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

· Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.

· Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.

· Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.

· Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos.

· Issues stop-payments or purchase order amendments.

· Pays employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances; preparing checks.

· Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.

· Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

· Maintains historical records 

· Disburses petty cash by recording entry and verifying documentation.

· Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.

· Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

· Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Accounts Payable Clerk Qualifications / Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Thoroughness
• Organization
• Analyzing information
• Accounting
• Vendor relationships
• PC proficiency
• Data entry skills
• General math skills
• Dealership Experience a Plus!
• Previous accounts payable/receivable experience required
• Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field a plus