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AR/AP Specialist
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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.
$47,501 / year median in Utah
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Manage the accounts payable email list to ensure timely payment of vendor invoices. Ensure appropriate approvals are received from the business to process payment. Work in an organized fashion to ensure proper documentation is retained and easy to find for accounts payable transactions. Utilize accounting knowledge of general ledger structure and accruals to ensure payments are properly coded to correct accounts and departments. Perform 3-way match of purchase orders, receipts, and vendor invoices to ensure accuracy before processing payments. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Prepare weekly payment runs (check, ACH, and wire transfers). Maintain W-9 documentation and prepare annual 1099 filings. Accounts Receivable Manage the accounts receivable email list to ensure timely application of remittances. Record incoming payments and apply cash receipts to customer accounts. Monitor customer aging and follow up on past due balances to ensure timely collection. Collaborate with the sales and operations teams to resolve billing or payment issues. Assist with credit applications and maintain customer account information. General Accounting Support Assist with month-end closing activities, including reconciliations for A/P, A/R, and related accounts. Ownership of intercompany billing process. Ownership of freight tracking and accrual process. Maintain accurate documentation and filing of all A/P and A/R transactions. Support audits by providing requested documentation and explanations. Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications Associate's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or related field 2+ years of accounts payable and receivable processing experience Strong attention to detail and accuracy Understanding of general ledger impact of AR and AP transactions Effective organizational and time management skills Ability to work efficiently within an ERP system (ATL utilizes Infor) Excellent communication skills