What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at Würth Industry USA?
Position Summary
The Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk is responsible for accurately processing vendor invoices, issuing payments, and maintaining proper financial records related to accounts payable. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely payments and supporting the financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
This role is based out of our Roanoke, VA office.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk is responsible for accurately processing vendor invoices, issuing payments, and maintaining proper financial records related to accounts payable. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely payments and supporting the financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
This role is based out of our Roanoke, VA office.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system
- Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation to ensure accuracy
- Route invoices for appropriate approval in accordance with company policy
- Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing discrepancies or payment issues
- Maintain accurate and organized AP files and records
- Respond to vendor inquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Assist with month-end close by preparing AP accruals and reports
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in accounting or related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting
- Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar ERP platforms)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to handle account discrepancies with professionalism
- Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
- Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
- Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
- Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis
- Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
- Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
- Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
- Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
- Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
- 10 paid holidays
The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.