Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing the company's outgoing payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards. Your expertise in accounting systems and financial software will help streamline our accounts payable processes, support accurate record-keeping, and maintain the integrity of our financial data. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment while developing your skills in corporate and governmental accounting practices.

Duties

• Process all vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment requests with precision and timeliness using financial software such as Workday, Paychex, or QuickBooks.
• Perform detailed account reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation to ensure all accounts are accurate and up-to-date.
• Enter data accurately into accounting systems, including spreadsheets and specialized software like Sage, Xero, or PeopleSoft, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Review and verify invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Prepare and process payments via ACH, wire transfer, or check while adhering to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls for internal compliance.
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable and support general ledger accounting tasks.
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries, providing excellent customer service while resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Support other finance functions such as accounts receivable management, bookkeeping, payroll management, and account analysis as needed.

Experience

• Proven experience in accounts payable or related financial roles within a corporate or governmental accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, double entry bookkeeping, and account reconciliation.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, Ceridian, or similar platforms like Microsoft Office Excel for data analysis and spreadsheet management.
• Knowledge of financial systems including Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft or equivalent enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to perform data entry accurately with high numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial concepts related to budgeting, account analysis, and general ledger accounting.
• Excellent organizational skills combined with strong communication abilities to collaborate effectively across teams.

Join us in a role where your expertise will directly impact our operational efficiency! We value proactive problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to grow their careers in finance.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person