Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk at Ledgent Finance & Accounting Accounts Payable Clerk at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Durham, North Carolina Posted in 8 days ago. $46,000.00 per year

Job Description:

General Description The AP Clerk will verify vendor invoices to purchase order/receiving documents, classify by account numbers, reconcile variances, and file/scan matched and approved documents by payment date as well as respond to inquiries from vendors and others concerning account status. This individual will also perform other related reports and clerical functions in connection with processing invoices for payment. Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reconcile vendor invoices and/or credits, by checking product descriptions, quantities, prices per unit, extended prices and special discounts/dating terms specified by buyer
• Performs setup of invoices/credit memos for payment in ASW A/P System, making sure cash discounts are achieved, and payments are made to correct vendors
• Responsible for documenting and filing/scanning paperwork to ensure accurate audit trail.
• Responds to vendor inquiries regarding deductions, payments, etc.

SPECIFIC WORK TASKS

• Match invoice documents
• Assign due dates
• Perform line by line reconciliation of invoices
• Identify and research variances
• Document variances
• Set up invoice payment
• File/scan reconciled invoice for archive
• Process credits and internal deductions
• Respond to vendor inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Data entry skills
• Knowledgeable in the use of office equipment (computer, fax, scanner, copier)
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.