Accounts Payable Clerk

Duties/Responsibilities

• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Prints and obtains signatures on all accounts payable checks.
• Distributes signed checks as required.
• Acts as liaison between corporate and branch accounts payable departments.
• Answers all vendor inquiries.
• Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate accounts payable files.
• Affords assistance to corporate financial officers and branch personnel as necessary.
• Prepares cleared checks for storage.
• Assembles and processes overnight shipments to various vendors, entities.
• Affords assistance in monthly closings.
• Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
• Performs filing, scanning, and copying.
• Interacts with patients, vendors, and fellow employees in a mature and responsible manner.
• Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful, and cooperative at all times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• 3-5 years Accounts Payable experience is preferred.
• Must possess strong work ethics, detail oriented, professional attitude, and reliable.
• Working knowledge of financial regulations related to AP is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office suite, various email, internet, banking links, and other programs used by the Finance department.
• Must be well organized and a self-starter.
• Possess strong organizational, time management, and confidentiality skills.
• Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Able to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of account and corporate procedures.
• Able to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.