Process supplier invoices billedin a timely and accurate manner in accordance to the company policy anddepartmental guidelines.

• Process supplierinvoices billed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance to the companypolicy and departmental guidelines.
• Reviews all invoices forappropriate documentation, approval signatures, and correct general ledgeraccount coding, completeness and accuracy prior to entering into accountingsystem. Identifies discrepancies, resolves and corrects errors involvinginvoice coding. Communicates with various departments to resolve anydiscrepancies regarding differences between invoices and purchase orders and/orreceipt of merchandise.
• Processes invoices byentering invoice data in accounting system including all the sub ledgeraccounts that will be affected according to policy and pre-establishedprocedures. Corrects data entry errors in a timely manner.
• Ensures all hardcopy andelectronic invoices are coded appropriately and forwarded the necessarydepartments for approval.
• Prepares monthly reportsand reconciles monthly account statements with invoices received.
• Responds to variousverbal or written requests from suppliers regarding payment of invoices.
• Files and retrievesinvoices as requested or needed.
• Performs other duties asassigned.
• The AP Clerk works underthe direct supervision of the Director of Accounting, seeking assistance andapproval for any issues that fall outside policy or corporate guidelines.
• Regular communication isexpected with vendors, Purchasing Department and various departments regardingpayment of invoices.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree inAccounting, Business Administration or related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 2 years accounts payable experience is required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Basic knowledge ofaccounting principles related to accounts payables including payment reconciliation,account code structure, internal controls and purchase order and accrualaccounting.

Must be extremelyaccurate and detail oriented in order with good data entry skills in order toenter invoice information in accounting system in an accurate and timelymanner.

Good math and analytical aptitude isdesired in order to calculate appropriate taxes, prepare reports, reconcilevendor statements with invoices received and to analyze discrepancies betweeninvoices purchase orders/receipts of merchandise.

Good verbal and written communications skills to interactwith vendors and staff from various departments.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft OfficeSuite including Outlook, Word and Excel in order to create reports and writecorrespondence.

Good organizational skills in order toprioritize work and meet different deadlines.

Good customer service skills in orderto interact with vendors in a courteous and professional manner.