What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at The Vernon Company?
Accounts Payable Clerk
Location: Newton, Iowa
Company: The Vernon Company
Employment Type: Full-Time (Nonexempt)
Department: Accounting
About the Role
The Vernon Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Accounting Department. This administrative position plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments.
What You’ll Do:
- Follow up with suppliers to obtain invoices related to weekly open orders.
- Review orders on hold and collaborate with Service & Support and Order Departments to resolve issues.
- Assist with vouching supplier invoices and confirming sales orders.
- Process daily checks (including OP’s, artwork, miscellaneous payments).
- Review supplier statements and ensure timely payments.
- Provide backup support for reviewing weekly UPS and FedEx invoices.
- Perform additional duties as requested by the Accounting Department Manager.
What We’re Looking For:
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Professional communication skills (internal and external).
- Excellent attendance and time management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet; experience with Imaging and JD Edwards is a plus.
- Self-starter and team player with problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to make sound decisions based on company guidelines.
Why Join Us?
Vernon is a fifth-generation, family-owned, and managed business that focuses on employees, superior work, and community involvement. It was founded in 1902 by F.L. Vernon, great-grandfather to our current CEO, Chris Vernon. Over the years, Vernon has grown from a small, local graphics agency into a globally recognized promotional design, marketing, and manufacturing firm that employs over 500 people nationwide. Based in Central Iowa, Vernon serves over 40,000 global customers. Check us out at www.vernoncompany.com and see for yourself!
Normal full-time work hours are 7:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. A high school diploma, or equivalent, is required.
Excellent benefits package including health, vision, life, 401k, PTO and holidays.
Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17