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SOUTHERN MOTION
Accounts Payable Clerk
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$43,489 / year median in Mississippi
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Summary/Objective The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the company. Essential Functions Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices; recording entries. Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation. Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos. Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions. Maintains historical records and filing documents. Other related duties as assigned. Competencies & Skills Ethical Practice Confidentiality Professional Integrity Organizing and prioritizing Attention to detail and accuracy Vendor relationship skills Information management skills Problem analysis and problem-solving skills Team work Professional integrity Ability to meet deadlines