Accounts Payable Clerk

The Meridian Company in East Lansing, MI is hiring for a full-time Accounts Payable Clerk to handle a variety of bookkeeping and administrative functions to assist our Accounting department. Do you have attention to detail? Enjoy data entry?

This position comes with a competitive wage of $16-18/hour and generous benefits. Our benefits include health, dental, optical, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, up to 3 weeks of paid vacation, and paid holidays. If you are ready to advance your career with a company that values you, apply today!

ABOUT THE MERIDIAN COMPANY

The Meridian Company is a family-owned, local business, but we operate on a level akin to the national brands. We offer expert plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and kitchen/bath remodeling services. We take pride and demonstrate technical excellence in everything we do.

When you join The Meridian Company, you become more than an employee - you become part of a team! Our employee retention and longevity speak to that fact. We value our team members and show it through competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a work environment that people want to be a part of.

Essential Functions:

• Manages weekly check run to ensure, they are signed and mailed according with company policy

• Record and reconcile utilities, subscription account bills, vouchers, etc.

• Receive and records vouchers, cash, and check deposits.

• Enter all CC transactions
• Respond to any vendor inquiries
• Assist staff accountant with reconciling AR monthly
• Process payment batches, daily
• Assist in month-end closing, year-end closing, and annual audits
• Monitor and order office supplies as needed
• Post payments to customer accounts
• Matches purchase orders and receipts to invoices. Identifies errors or discrepancies and resolves them before processing
• For non-purchase order invoices, obtain correct documentation,

• Identify and correct unauthorized purchase order (PO) and bills, coding errors, duplicate bills, missing bills, differences, and any overcharges.
• Maintaining historical records of all invoices, reports, receipts, and checks by saving documents properly on the network via a paperless filing system.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

• Experience preferred and general knowledge of the AP/AR function
• Working knowledge of the general ledger and its relationship to financial statements
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft 365
• Excellent Excel understanding, manipulation and skill
• Ability to work cohesively with management, and other staff
• Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Good knowledge of basic accounting concepts
• Ability to be trained, experience is helpful but ability to learn and adapt is key

Are you dependable and punctual? Do you have strong written and verbal communication skills? Are you a quick learner who is able to adapt to a changing environment? Can you work cohesively with management, staff, and vendors? Do you have excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail? Can you multitask? Are you a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment? Can you manage your time effectively? If so, you may be perfect for this office position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be the right assistant for our Accountant, complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 48823