Accounts Payable Clerk - Temp Only

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for performing variety of tasks related to the accounting/invoicing function on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis. This position requires the individual to have experience and knowledge of accounting processes and procedures. The qualified candidate should be detail oriented and capable of handling a high volume of invoices. The qualified candidate should be able to demonstrate technological proficiency as it relates to the position and should also possess a general understanding of accounting principles.
This position requires a steady work habit at all times. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to remain focused on work with multiple interruptions daily. The individual must be able to make sound decisions and exercise judgment and discretion in the best interests of the employer. The individual must be able to interact with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization in a professional, business-like manner, while treating all such individuals with dignity and respect.
In addition, this position can be demanding in terms of time management, knowledge, skills, and commitment to complete tasks daily. Urgency and pressure for prompt, accurate results is routine. Some overtime may be required.
John H. Carter Co. believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This contribution should not be limited by the below listed responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or the company to only the work identified. Job duties and responsibilities will change based on business needs, client demands, and other industry or job-related circumstances. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary, to ensure the success of our endeavors.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation
• Posts invoices to the company's ERP system in accordance with system and company guidelines
• Request supporting documentation for freight billings from vendors in order to process invoices
• Maintain supporting documentation for freight/shipments
• Pull supporting documentation for freight/shipments as needed
• Assists corporate and branch personnel as necessary
• Performs filing and copying duties as required
• Maintains job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Performs other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong oral and written communications, that reflect a professional, business approach
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail
• Good self-management skills, including information organization and time management
• High ethical standards
• Ability to follow-through
• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
• PC proficient; familiar with MS Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Work as a team

ASSOCIATED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Dependability and Reliability
• Willingness to Learn
• Accountability
• Mathematics
• Communication - Listening and Speaking
• Basic Computer Skills
• Teamwork
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Planning & Organizing
• Workplace Computer Applications

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience required
• Large ERP system experience preferred
• Experience with Electronic Invoicing preferred
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• General understanding of accounting practices and principles

PLEASE NOTE: John H Carter Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of John H Carter Company about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at John H Carter Company via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a validand executedsearch firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of John H Carter Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by John H Carter Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.
If you wish to become an approved agency to assist us in our employment efforts, please submit your request to careers@johnhcarter.com