Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

The A / P Clerk is responsible for providing financialand administrative support to ensure effective, efficient and accuratefinancial and administrative operations. This person is also responsible forall phases of accounts payable processing.

• Performsday to day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure Supplieraccounts are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.
• Worksclosely with Purchasing to ensure invoices are paid within agreed paymentterms.
• Coordinatesaccounts payable processing including invoices, payment requisition processingand check issuance.
• Organizesand prioritizes work using knowledge of current office technology.
• Reconcilesmonthly account statements with invoices received.
• Demonstratesexceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Verifiestransactions comply with financial policies and procedures to ensure totalaccounting compliance.
• Confirmsfigures, postings and documents to verify correctness, mathematical accuracyand proper coding.
• Evaluatescompleteness and accuracy of invoices submitted for payment and data on allvendor accounts.
• Reviews invoicesand statements to ensure all information appearing on them are accurate andcomplete.
• Proactively followup on unprocessed invoiced and payment requests received.
• Accurately inputs data into system and correctsany inaccurate data entry

QUALIFICATIONS :

Regularand predictable attendance is an essential function for this position

physical demands

Sitting for long periods. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of items weighing up to (25) twenty-five pounds such as files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials. Moving from place to place within the office; minimum reaching for items above and below desk level. Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.