What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at Waste Pro?
Accounts Payable Clerk
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing accounts payable transactions including but not limited to invoices, purchase orders and purchase order logs, month end accruals, vendor maintenance, credit memos and stop payments in a manner that ensures timely and accurate payments and monthly financial data.
RESPONSIBILITES
1. Responsible for maintaining purchase order logs or systems and coordinating proper purchase order approvals.
2. Assist maintenance personnel with utilization of their software that tracks purchase orders, purchases, expenses, etc. and the transferring of that data into the general ledger/AP system.
3. Process invoices by reviewing, verifying the coding and approvals, reconciling to purchase orders and entering properly approved invoices into the AP system.
4. Reconcile vendor statements to ensure all invoices are received and processed for payment.
5. Research and resolve problems or errors by reconciling invoice discrepancies with vendors and within the AP system.
6. Responsible for maintaining good relations with the vendors.
7. On a regular basis, assist Regional AP clerk in reconciling the invoices, purchase orders and operational systems in regards to specific, large expenses, i.e. disposal costs, fuel, etc.
8. Assist the Regional AP Clerk in calculating the monthly accounts payable accruals.
9. Provide clerical, administrative and operational support by performing other functions including but not limited to accounting support, operations, customer service and customer service duties.
*Essential Functions-The statements above are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing accounts payable transactions including but not limited to invoices, purchase orders and purchase order logs, month end accruals, vendor maintenance, credit memos and stop payments in a manner that ensures timely and accurate payments and monthly financial data.
RESPONSIBILITES
1. Responsible for maintaining purchase order logs or systems and coordinating proper purchase order approvals.
2. Assist maintenance personnel with utilization of their software that tracks purchase orders, purchases, expenses, etc. and the transferring of that data into the general ledger/AP system.
3. Process invoices by reviewing, verifying the coding and approvals, reconciling to purchase orders and entering properly approved invoices into the AP system.
4. Reconcile vendor statements to ensure all invoices are received and processed for payment.
5. Research and resolve problems or errors by reconciling invoice discrepancies with vendors and within the AP system.
6. Responsible for maintaining good relations with the vendors.
7. On a regular basis, assist Regional AP clerk in reconciling the invoices, purchase orders and operational systems in regards to specific, large expenses, i.e. disposal costs, fuel, etc.
8. Assist the Regional AP Clerk in calculating the monthly accounts payable accruals.
9. Provide clerical, administrative and operational support by performing other functions including but not limited to accounting support, operations, customer service and customer service duties.
*Essential Functions-The statements above are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
Qualifications:
1.Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or combination of coursework and experience indicating required accounting and accounts payable knowledge.
2. 2 - 4 years Accounts Payable experience. Must be able to show and communication knowledge and understanding of AP accruals.
3. Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
4. Applied familiarity with financial/accounting software packages/systems (e.g. DSL-Solomon, Dossier, Tower, SAP, Great Plains, PeopleSoft, Ceridian).
5. Committed to continuous improvement of quality, quantity and timely project delivery.
6. Oral and written communication skills.
2. 2 - 4 years Accounts Payable experience. Must be able to show and communication knowledge and understanding of AP accruals.
3. Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
4. Applied familiarity with financial/accounting software packages/systems (e.g. DSL-Solomon, Dossier, Tower, SAP, Great Plains, PeopleSoft, Ceridian).
5. Committed to continuous improvement of quality, quantity and timely project delivery.
6. Oral and written communication skills.