What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at Meineke Car Care Center?
The Accounts Payable department is responsible
for the financial, administrative and clerical support of a company. They are
in charge of making payments owed by the company to suppliers and other
creditors, paying vendor invoices or bills, and recording the company’s
short-term debts. This department is vital for the smooth functioning of any
business entity.
To work in Accounts Payable, an employee must
apply accounting principles and handle work that is analytical, evaluative, and
advisory in nature and that requires an understanding of both accounting theory
and practice. Professionals are expected to have the ability to pay attention to
detail and enter a high volume of data. They are generally in daily
communication with employers and vendors.
Education Requirements
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A degree is not
mandatory
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An understanding of
basic bookkeeping and accounting skills is required
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A degree in the following
subjects would be beneficial:
o Finance or Economics
o Business Studies
o Accounting
Accounts Payable
Essential Skills
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Analytical skills
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Detail oriented and
organized
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Computation skills
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Written and oral
communication skills
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Problem solving skills
Accounts Payable Roles
& Responsibilities
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Post business
transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining
accounts payable records
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Provide other clerical
support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
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Maintain meticulous
records of outstanding payables
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Ensure the accuracy of
an organization’s financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes
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Protect businesses
against unintentional overpayment
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Practice effective
monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner
Day-to-Day Duties
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Clarify any
questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
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Assemble and review
invoices to be completed for payment
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Maintain copies of
vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files
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Type periodic reports
and other records
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Obtain proper
information and/or data regarding invoice payments
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Prepare vouchers
listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and
coding per accounting policies and procedures
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Input daily
bookkeeping and record keeping
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Verify invoices
against purchase orders and ensure goods or services were received before
issuing payment to vendors
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Prepare payments by
matching invoices to vendor statements
Company Introduction
Since our first Houston, TX, location got up and running in 1972, we’ve worked to create a network of friendly, locally-owned shops led by true car care pros. From employment opportunities to financing options, learn more about what Meineke can offer you!
Salary : $15 - $17
