The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for routine processing, validation, and reporting of financial data for use in maintaining accounting records as well as ensuring vendors are paid in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Receives and processes invoices for payment, includes coding invoices according to Company procedures
- Reviews invoices, postings, and other documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper coding; makes adjustments as needed and maintains required documentation for auditing purposes
- Reviews monthly vendor statements, identifies outstanding invoices and follows up with vendors to obtain copies
- Prepares payment run for vendor payment and fulfills mailing and distribution activities
- Maintains proper vendor documentation and records, including processed credit applications
- Runs weekly reports to identify errors and missing information
- Completes required IRS filings according to IRS requirements and timelines
- Complies with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
- At least two years of experience performing Accounts Payable responsibilities in a mid-sized, fast paced organization, preferably the restaurant, retail or hospitality industry
- High School Diploma or GED preferred; or commensurate combination of education and work experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience with Oracle JD Edwards and/or MenuLink reporting tools is a plus
- Proficient with 10-key calculators to perform calculations
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Ability to gather and analyze information
- Displays strong attention to detail; demonstrates effective planning and organization skills
- Ability to communicate with vendors and restaurant employees in a friendly, professional, and prompt manner