What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable clerk position at J & H Transport?
Description
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: (job tasks)
· Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
· Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
· Verifies accuracy of billing data, correcting any errors.
· Creates itemized statements, bills, invoices, and other necessary billing documents, which may require calculation of credit terms, shipping charges, discounts, and costs of goods.
· Performs general bookkeeping work, which may include entering data and maintaining records, invoices, and supporting documents of amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
· Contacts sales and drivers to obtain, verify, and update account information when necessary.
· Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Requirements
· Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
· Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
· Minimum High School diploma with experience, some college preferred
PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED (physical requirements i.e. sit for long periods, lifting #lbs, Standing, twisting…etc..)
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.