What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at JC Ford Company?
Description
Position Summary:
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for accounting support for JC Ford by receiving, processing, and verifying invoices, tracking purchase orders and processing payments that come into the company's accounting department from suppliers or customers. Supporting all AP Functions in accordance with company practices, policies and directions.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications and Prior Experience:
Most of the job functions are performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions, but the job will also require from time to time visiting the production floor and in the warehouse.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to represent the essential functions of the position and are not exhaustive. JC Ford reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs. Employees are expected to adhere to company policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and JC Ford retains the right to employ individuals at will, as permitted by law.
Position Summary:
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for accounting support for JC Ford by receiving, processing, and verifying invoices, tracking purchase orders and processing payments that come into the company's accounting department from suppliers or customers. Supporting all AP Functions in accordance with company practices, policies and directions.
Key Responsibilities
- Process, review, and code high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and timely.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and product receipts; reconcile discrepancies.
- Research, track, and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies.
- Record business transactions, including charges, refunds, and adjustments, in the general ledger.
- Prepare and process ACH payments and checks.
- Maintain and organize accounting files, records, and reports; perform printing, copying, and filing tasks as needed.
- Input vouchers, invoices, checks, statements, and other records into accounting systems.
- Assist in reconciling vendor account statements and contacting delinquent accounts.
- Comply with all plant safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
Qualifications and Prior Experience:
- 5 - 10 years of accounting experience
- General knowledge and understanding of accounting procedures
- Filing and organization skills with accuracy
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately
- Knowledge of accounting databases and ability to understand
- Experience and knowledge in using computer systems to run databases, pay bills and process financial data, such as accounting databases.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications: Excel
- Capacity to logically solve problems and manage projects by utilizing a data-driven, detail-oriented, approach.
- Analytical ability to prepare cost/price variance analyses, and other billing calculations.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in and/or lead a cross-functional team.
- Possess ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.
Most of the job functions are performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions, but the job will also require from time to time visiting the production floor and in the warehouse.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to represent the essential functions of the position and are not exhaustive. JC Ford reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs. Employees are expected to adhere to company policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and JC Ford retains the right to employ individuals at will, as permitted by law.
