AP Specialist PJK

Job Location:

PJK Food Service LLC - Landover, MD 20785

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

The Accounts Payable Clerk’s primary functions are to enter all vouchers and expenses as they are received into the correct expense account. They will maintain all records in a well‑organized fashion for easy audit trail as well as assist with vendor issues. Other duties may include assisting with mailing of hard checks and depositing money into our bank account weekly.

• Maintains payable accounts by verifying and posting account transactions. Able to match invoices to purchase order and bill of laden by performing 3‑way match of all PO’s and Load orders that are received. This will prep all invoices for payment when due.
• Enter all general & administrative expenses directly into vendors’ accounts as applicable.
• Assist and run all check runs on a weekly basis. Work alongside Asst. Controller and Sr. Accountant to ensure all vendors are paid appropriately.
• Maintains historical records by filing documents and adhering/creating a new filing system.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Assist in other duties such as mailing of hard checks and depositing money in the bank.
• Work with other departments as needed to rectify vendor issues.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping all accounting and customer information/data safe and confidential.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of financial/accounting and administrative experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and accounting software.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and speed in preparing and entering financial information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial files.
• Ability to meet daily, weekly and month-end deadlines.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, and word processing programs, and email at a highly proficient level.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Oral and Written communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task.