Temporary Cycle Accounts Payable Clerk - Food & Beverage Job Las Vegas area,Nevada USA,Accounting

Position: Temporary Full Cycle Accounts Payable Clerk - Food & Beverage
Job Title: Full Cycle Accounts Payable Clerk
Overview: This position will require a very organized person who can handle a fast-paced environment with very tight deadlines.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position:

Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
Organizational, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills
Confidentiality and judgment
Proficient in time management

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Process high-volume vendor invoices (500+ monthly) and check requests for payment. This includes reviewing, scanning, coding, entering, and ensuring appropriate supporting documentation.
Perform 3-way matching (PO / invoice / receipt).
* Responsible for the processing, tracking, and mailing of checks, as well as managing weekly check runs.
Produce weekly to bi-weekly planned payment reports for invoice approvals.
Reconcile vendor statements and monitor accounts and contract billings to ensure payments are current.
Correspond with vendors, managers, and upper management and respond to inquiries.
Research and resolve billing discrepancies, missing invoices, outstanding checks, and general inquiries with vendors and operations teams.
Maintain AP aging reports and support month-end close.
Setup and transfer service for utility accounts.
Setup and maintain automatic and recurring payments.
Maintain unpaid invoice filing.
Process vendor address change requests for new and existing associations.
Obtain and track W-9 forms and process annual 1099 forms.
Setup and maintain vendor contact information in R365, Quick Books, and Sage
- Intact, and assist with accounting system cleanup.
Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MUST HAVE a background or prior experience in accounts payable involving the hospitality, food & beverage, or restaurant industry.
3+ years Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume invoice processing environment. (This covers the minimum three years accounting and two years AP experience).
Minimum High School Diploma.
Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel (strong Excel skills required), and Outlook.
Proficient in data entry.
Knowledge of office equipment such as a copier, fax, and phone.
Customer service experience.
Available to work Flexible Hours and overtime when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with multi-entity accounting systems.
Restaurant
365 (R365) expertise strongly preferred.
Experience with Sage
- Intact and Quick Books.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $25.00 Per Hour