AP Clerk FT

McDaniel Family Services 

mcdanielfi.com

Accounts Payable Clerk

Full-time Hourly

Rate: $19 - $21 per hour depending on experience

Remote but initial onsite training for the first few weeks/months in Sneads, FL

McDaniel Family Services is a locally owned company. Our mission is to provide accessible, reliable, and safe products and services to grocery stores and other business investments efficiently and affordably through prudent business decisions for the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on great customer service, community connection, acting with integrity and respect and always be ready to serve, adapt, learn, and grow. 

We are currently expanding our Accounting Department and need multiple Accounts Payable Clerks to join the team. The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for the full circle of the accounts payable functions in a fast-paced environment. This position is under general supervision of the Senior Accounting staff to perform advanced level clerical accounting and financial record keeping activities involving the preparation, processing and maintenance of the company's accounts payable; prepare and maintain appropriate accounts involving posting and balancing, related general ledger work and other duties as assigned. This is an office-based role and does not have the option to Work from Home.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices
• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records
• Operates personal computer, word processing software, spreadsheets, light database functions and performs Accounts Payable and Payroll functions on mainframe computer
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Researching and correcting account discrepancies
• Manage WIC compliance documentation
• Process cash disbursements
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate vendor files and payment records
• Respond to questions from departments regarding account numbers, balances and correction of posting errors
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment issues
• As assigned, perform various routine clerical duties such as sorting and distributing mail, typing and filing
• Assist Senior Accounting Manager & Leadership
• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of financial recording keeping
• Record keeping and reporting procedures
• Basic accounting principles
• Basic knowledge of spreadsheet applications
• Basic computerized data processing principles
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment.

Ability to:

• Accurately maintain records and files and prepare financial reports.
• Analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
• Operate a personal computer, mainframe computer terminal, typewriter, calculator and other common office machines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of financial and/or bookkeeping related records.

Education: Possession of a High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate. Additional specialized training and/or college level coursework in accounting or a related field is desirable.

Physical Requirements: See well enough to view and work with computer screen for extended periods, read fine print; hear well enough to converse on the telephone in assisting vendors; use of hands and fingers for use of answering telephones, computer keyboard, writing and filing.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strive to have a safe workplace and therefore now conduct background screenings and drug testing. This employer participates in E-Verify.

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received when they apply. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted if their application is pulled for review.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Post-secondary education to include two (2) college level accounting courses

Required Experience:

• at least 1-3 years experience in accounts payable.

Preferred Experience:

• One (1) to two (2) years of directly related accounting and/or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong spreadsheet software experience.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• None

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

• Responsible for various aspects of recording and reporting financial transactions.
• Perform various duties including, but not limited to: keypunching, auditing, researching, analyzing, reconciliations, payroll tasks and journal entry preparation required to produce timely and accurate accounting records.
• Assist in the preparation of special reports and financial statements.

Reports To:

• Senior Accounting Manager and Department Leadership

Supervises:

• None

Salary : $19 - $21