Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk (Kansas City, MO)

With over 100 years of combined expertise, Raymond Central develops and deploys custom material handling solutions for the world's most trusted companies. As a certified Raymond dealer, we offer new and pre-owned lift trucks and forklifts, parts, storage solutions, integrated systems, fleet management and other services to support our client's operations.

We offer competitive pay, PTO/paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, retirement matching, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive training, and a variety of opportunities for professional growth.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detailed-oriented and organized individual to join our finance team. In this role, you will manage the full cycle of accounts payable processes, ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong numerical acumen, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with accounting software.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Alphabetize, code and enter invoices and credits into EBS system. Balance invoices and credits each day. File and maintain files of all invoices and credits.
• Prepare weekly reports, highlighting all invoices to be paid. Each week prepare checks for invoices due for payment. Match invoice to check, mail check, balance and file check copy.
• Upload transaction data into sales tax software for state tax remittance and reconcile sales tax accounts in the EBS system.
• Assist in entering all new vendors into EBS System, maintaining vendor files, and updating as needed.
• Communicate professionally with external vendors and internal department managers to resolve billing discrepancies, missing approvals, or payment inquiries.
• Audit employee expense reports for policy compliance and proper receipt documentation. Reconcile employee receivables monthly, sending letters to those who need to turn in receipts.
• Deposit incoming payments.
• Various additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Ideal candidate will possess:

-Extensive experience in the accounts field within an accounts payable or receivable group

-Knowledge of accounting principles

-Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Minimum requirements:

-Associate's degree

-2-4+ year experience within an accounting group in a professional setting