Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

Overview

The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

Responsibilities

· Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

· Match invoices against purchase orders and research discrepancies

· Ability to work with vendors to resolve discrepancies and vendor inquiries

· Research and process chargebacks and recalls

· Ensure that invoices have the appropriate general ledger codes and approval for payment

· Input invoices in the accounts payable system

· Manage the accurate and timely processing of merchandise and expense invoices

· Prepare and process accounts payable checks for mailing

· Maintain spreadsheets for utility, telephone, rent and outside rent payments

· Monitor accounts to ensure that payments are up to date

· Ability to multi-task and work under time constraints

· Sort and distribute incoming mail

· Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms

· Process check requests

· Match invoices to checks and distribute checks accordingly

· 1099 maintenance

· Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies

· Assist in month end closing of sub ledger

· Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

· Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications

· 2-3 years accounts payable and general accounting experience

· Strong understanding of accounts payable and general accounting procedures

· Knowledge of relevant computer applications

· Proficient in data entry

· Good communication skills

· Ability to organize and prioritize

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills

· High ethical and professional standards

· Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines

· Ability to work as part of a team

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Experience with Universal Accounting Software (UAS) a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingston, TN 37763: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $-1