Accounts Payable Clerk

Onsite Position Temp to Hire Must Haves: Ideally 4-5 years of accounts payable experience AP/processing/excel experience Strong experience with excel pivot tables Looking for someone who is: Able to meet deadlines Detail oriented Able to work independently Open to someone with experience outside of SAP system, able to catch on quickly Accounting/business admin degree OR strong accounting experience Description:Completes vendor or payments by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances; analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries; monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies; insuring credit receipt; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments; reimbursing employee expenses. Duties and ResponsibilitiesProcess trade invoices including but not limited to Normal Supplier Invoices, Normal Freight Invoices, FB60 Transactions for the Non-Three way match divisions, Coded Invoices (General Ledger Accounts), and simple exception & banking entries in a timely mannerPrepare billing information and verify any changes to support accurate and efficient billing process and financial closeAssists the finance and accounting department with payment and tracking of bills and reconciling conflictsInput and process transactions into electronic accounts receivable and billing systemsAnswer trade billing questions and troubleshoot billing issues and inquiriesVerify and process personnel expense reportsLog check batches and supervise computerize check runsPaying bills and invoices in accordance with established methods and proceduresMaintaining accurate records of all Accounts Payable transactionsWorking with internal staff (purchasers) and external vendors and suppliers to clarify differences and reconcile conflictsFollowing proper procedures and taking direction from senior staff; developing technical skillsDisburse payment to suppliers, vendors, and employeesPerform timely account reconciliation by verifying entries and compare to balancesConfirm that the appropriate general ledger codes have been entered on each trade invoiceFile all trade invoices each day in the appropriate files after they have been voucheredContact suppliers or divisions for appropriate documentation to process invoicesVerify trade invoices by reconciling monthly statements and related transactionsEnsure correct approval, sorting, coding, and matching of invoices/receiptsEnsure all legal and business licenses are renewed in accordance with state and federal laws annuallyProvide excellent customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers, including but not limited to personnel from other divisions, vendors, suppliers, and other departmentsPerform other job-related duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experienceKnowledge with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, and organizational objectivesProficiency using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets in creating pivot tables, develop charts, and complex formulasPreferred QualificationsWorking knowledge of SAP software financial modulesExcellent accuracy and attention to detail skills to process large numbers of invoicesProficiency using high mathematical concepts such as fractions, algebra, statistics, mathematical modeling, and, to some extent, calculusStrong communication skills written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationshipsKnowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functionsExcellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skillsPhysical DemandsPhysical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machinePhysical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stoopingMay require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

Salary : $18 - $23