Accounts Payable Clerk

SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Clerk position at Rudolph will be responsible for A/P functions, including timely processing of all invoices through to payment. Tasks include data entry, coding, invoice review, aging, planning, and payment processing. The A/P Clerk will reconcile vendor statements to identify and resolve invoice issues and work closely with vendor representatives, purchasing, receiving and the Senior Accountant to appropriately anticipate and plan cash outlays. Candidate must be accurate and efficient and must be capable of performing independently. The ideal candidate for the A/P Clerk position at Rudolph will possess a combination of essential qualities, including responsibility, trustworthiness, discretion, and strong organizational skills. In addition to these qualities, the candidate will be personable and able to maintain a neat and orderly work area. They should exhibit a strong work ethic and approach tasks with a positive attitude, contributing to a productive and collaborative work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Daily:

Review and respond to emails and phone messages. Check Rudolph AP Inbox for vendor invoices and statements and other correspondence from vendors. Respond within 24 hours to any request for information. Process and post payments

Weekly:

Match POs to Invoices, create and age invoices in SAP, and update Cash Outlays. Prepare payment authorization. Obtain Administrative invoice approvals, create and age invoices in SAP, and update cash outlays. Prepare weekly A/P Admin and Production payments batches: Checks, ACHs, and Wires Obtain approvals for weekly A/P payment batches, get checks signed, and email ACH remittance advices. Upload payment run file and positive pay information to M&T Bank Reconcile Cash Outlays after all payments are posted and inform Senior Accountant Manage Delinquent report Allocating postage invoices

As Needed:

Maintain SAP Vendor Master Data files. Reconcile vendor accounts. for missing invoice Collect and maintain Vendor Information forms, W-9s, etc. Assist Senior Accountant as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Experience:

Experience in Accounts Payable strongly preferred. Experience with an ERP system, SAP preferred. Experience with Accounts Receivable and Payroll a plus. Experience with Microsoft Excel required.

Education:

Associate's Degree in Accounting preferred - equivalent work experience considered.

Competencies:

Excellent Math, Microsoft and accounting software skills Exceptional professional writing skills required. Superior organizational and time management skills Proactive, professional approach and attitude Diplomatic communication skills and ability to field inquiries in a professional manner. Ability to adapt to a growing business environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Shared office space Required to work business hours and possibly extra hours at month end close. Regular interaction with vendors and fellow employees Rudolph Research Analytical is a respectful, professional environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

85% of the time spent sitting in an office setting. Repetitive data entry and document processing, requiring frequent and prolonged periods of repetitive typing on a computer keyboard.

ONSITE HOURS

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.24 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Hackettstown, NJ 07840: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person