Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk performs a variety of clerical accounting tasks related to the processing of accounts payable records and invoices for the company’s clients and vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Process daily accounts payable (A/P) statements/reports using various systems
• Receive, verify and allocate invoices and requisitions for goods and services
• Data entry of invoices for payment
• Process backup reports after data entry
• Manage and Prepare vendor checks for mailing
• Process specific financial forms (e.g., tax forms, inventory/supplies order forms, etc.)
• Verify coding and obtain signatures for specific forms and records
• Maintain inventory files and financial documents using an organized filing system as instructed electronically or non-electronically
• Record administrative and office expenses in computerized programs
• Produce and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial statements/reports for manager
• Verify transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Uphold professionalism by providing courteous customer service to visitors, clients, and vendors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two or more years accounts payable (A/P) and/or payroll experience a plus
• Experience with automated accounting programs and systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient ability to communicate in English orally and in writing
• Ability to apply discretion and trust with confidential material
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial data
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,380.36 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• No experience needed
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Hempstead, NY 11550 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hempstead, NY 11550: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person