Accounts Payable Clerk

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and process invoices and purchase orders for multiple vendors in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Prioritize payment of invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Schedule payments of invoices; print and distribute checks.
• Respond to and work closely with assigned vendors to resolve past due balances.
• Reconcile vendor statements; research and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate files and documentation.
• Prepare, analyze and/or review vendor accounts to explore potential discounts available and/or procedural changes that could reduce company costs.
• Create reports for financial review and analysis.

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited university (preferred).
• 1+ year accounting work experience in a public or corporate setting.
• Professional work experience in a large company setting with exposure to book accounting functions, interactions with internal and external customers, and experience communicating data and performance measures to the management team.
• Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems and most updated Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Detail oriented.

This position is in office with shift flexibility, with a 7 a.m.

- 9 a.m. start and a 3 p.m.

- 5 p.m. end. The contract is expected to last 6-9 months.