Accounts Payable Clerk

Performs routine accounting activities using detailed work instructions requiring limited judgment. Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. Performs Accounts Payable functions. May prepare or generate various accounting statements or financial reports. Use of spreadsheets applications and other automated record keeping software

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs routine accounting activities
• May maintain general ledger, perform Accounts Payable functions
• Use of spreadsheets applications and other automated recordkeeping software
• Operates automated office equipment
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Match invoices to receiving documents.
• Post invoices into the computer system.
• Generate Accounts Payable and refund checks.
• Research vendor statements, phone calls and discrepancies.
• File paid and unpaid invoices and statements.
• Organize and match returns paperwork.
• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Prints and obtains signatures on all Accounts Payable checks.
• Distributes signed checks as required.
• Answers all vendor inquiries.
• Maintains all Accounts Payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate Accounts Payable files.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within Finance
• Basic language, reading, writing and math skills

Qualifications – Education/Experience:

• High School or equivalent required
• Associates Preferred
• Typically requires 1 year of general clerical experience

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity
• Requires simple oral communication skills

Must be available for overtime work