What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable/Bookkeeper position at Rent-2-Own?
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Accounts Payable Clerk/Bookkeeper
The accounts payable clerk performs accounting and clerical tasks related to the maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions and entries. Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Sets up and maintains vendor files and relations by verifying and completing payable transactions and communication with vendors for any discrepancies.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
• Processes check requests; codes and processes employee expense reports; prepares and processes checks and ACH payments.
• Monitors accounts to ensure payments are current and accurate; prepares schedules and reports as requested; assists in end of month closing and the preparation of journal entries.
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Maintains historical records by filing documents.
• Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Accounts Payable Clerk/Bookkeeper
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Job Requirements
• Minimum 2 years in accounts payable, familiarity with Great Plains or similar automated Accounts Payable Software.
• Must be proficient in Word and Excel, general accounting procedures and proficient in data entry.
• Disciplined and detailed oriented when Tracking Budget Expenses, Thoroughness, Organization and Analyzing Information.