Accounts Payable Clerk

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be an integral part of our corporate accounting team and will be responsible for a wide variety of accounting tasks throughout the department.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for Accounts Payable review and data entry processing for North America offices.
• Processing of vendor invoices into Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Reconciliation of vendor statements to ensure a high level of accuracy for financial reporting.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing and reconciliation of invoices according to monthly processing schedule.
• Ensure documentation and approvals meet Cannon Design corporate requirements.
• Collect correspondence and coordination of invoices.
• Assist in the annual audit process.
• Assist in the processing of annual 1099 forms.
• Cross-train and assist other team members with complementary finance tasks.
• Provide guidance to other users outside finance, including communication with third-party vendors.
• Occasionally provide payables and workflow approval training.
• Review invoices to ensure adherence to all Cannon Design policies.
• Prepare regular periodic and special accounting reports as requested by accounting leadership.
• Adhere to and promote proper accounting internal control procedures.
• Assist in preparing and processing vendor/consultant invoices and coding payment documents.
• Process, transmit, and run credit transactions upon authorization.
• Maintain updated vendor files including insurance certificates, vendor qualification forms, and W-9s.
• Respond to vendor inquiries for vendor qualification forms, wiring instructions, etc.
• Research and resolve unusual accounting transactions or discrepancies.
• Team with the other Accounting Clerks for proper cross-training of all relevant responsibilities.
• May handle other responsibilities as needed.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum of 5 years of related accounting experience required.
• Must have experience with accounts payable cash disbursements and general accounting knowledge.
• High level knowledge of accounting coding.
• Knowledge of OCR electronic coding and ERP workflows.
• Strong communication skills, exceptional time management and planning skills with the ability to multitask, maintain and prioritize deadlines.
• Commitment to quality, standards, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and be self-directed in most aspects of the position.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong Excel skills required. Deltek Vantagepoint experience a plus.

The salary range for this position is $25.00 to $31.25 per hour. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.

We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at  Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Cannon Design is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions - we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better.

It's more than a philosophy - it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.

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