Accounts Payable Clerk

The Accounts Payable Clerk will focus primarily on the entry of Accounts Payable financial transactions. Other areas will include but not limited to General Ledger review, Account Reconciliations, preliminary financial statement review and preparation. All functions include maintaining internal accounting principles, controls, practices, and procedures. The Accounts Payable Clerk will work with the Accounting Manager. Understands computer processing. Has knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, email messaging, and internet navigation. Consistently demonstrates a customer service orientation and communicates effectively. Has good interpersonal skills, is empathetic, listens for understanding and has pleasant telephone presentation skills. Has excellent organizational skills. Can organize and prioritize tasks to accomplish work. Multi-tasks and manages time effectively. Perform day to day financial transactions that include verifying, classifying and recording accounts payable date. Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. Answer all vendor inquiries. Maintain all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate accounts payable files. Assist corporate personnel, as necessary. Assist in monthly closings. Prepare analysis of vendor accounts and statements, as required. Performs filing and copying. Help with providing AP back up for audits. Education and Experience Previous accounts payable experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and Teams Exceptional skills with Excel a plus High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required Associates degree in accounting or equivalent preferred