Accounts Payable Clerk

Assistant Team Lead | Lance Soft, Inc.

Location:

Madison, Mississippi, United States

Employment Type:

Onsite, Full-time

Pay Range: $17–20 per hour (W2)

Performs any combination of calculating, posting and verifying account codes to prepare vendor invoices for payment.

Verifies purchase orders and works on special projects on an as‑needed basis.

Gathers and collects cost data to prepare backup for customer invoices.

The Accounting Clerk III works under general supervision of the AP Supervisor. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties.

Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements.

Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function.

Review, prepare and process invoices for payment.

• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential. SAP experience is a plus.
• Must be flexible.
• Resolves fiscal issues with internal and external customers.
• Journal entries.
• Ensure accuracy of vendor statements and resolves discrepancies.
• Performs special projects.
• May prepare reports for analysis and reconciliation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requires graduation from a four (4) year high school or equivalent (GED). Requires one-year experience in bookkeeping or accounts payable. College coursework/hours or certification in accounting principles is preferred.

The following skills and abilities are required:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Requires a basic knowledge and understanding of routine clerical methods, office practices and procedures as they relate to the clerical processing and recording of transactions.
• Requires a basic knowledge and understanding of terminology, codes, and processes used in automated accounting system.
• Ability to work at fast pace. Journal entry knowledge.
• Capable of multitasking.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires little supervision, self-motivated. Neat, legible handwriting.
• The ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers.
• Working knowledge and experience on computers.
• Microsoft Business software experience is essential.