Accounts Payable Clerk

Responsibilities

• Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Enters Accounts Payable invoices data into the system.
• Prints and obtains signatures as necessary on accounts payable checks and distributes them appropriately as directed by Accounts Payable Supervisor.
• Gathers W-9 information from vendors, sets up new vendors and maintains AP database.
• Responds to vendor inquiries.
• Maintains accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate accounts payable files.
• Answers questions and supports CFO and facility Leadership as necessary.
• Assists with monthly closing.
• Electronically files and maintains Accounts Payable invoices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with accounts payable software is preferred.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office; especially Excel.
• Knowledge of office administration procedures with the ability to operate most standard office equipment.
• Ability to work professionally with sensitive, proprietary data & information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
• Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries; understands when to route inquiries to the next level.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames.
• Capable of working within established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the organization.