Senior AP Clerk

Benefits

Alamo Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Military and civilian medical, dental, and vision coverage on the first day of employment
• A 401(k) retirement savings program with company matching on the first day of employment
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Professional learning and development resources provided by the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy
• And much more!

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $40,000 - $60,000 annually.

Schedule

This is an in-office position with the opportunity to move into a hybrid role once the selected individual is fully onboarded.

Responsibilities

Under administrative supervision, the Senior AP Clerk performs advanced accounts payable duties, along with complex administrative, auditing, reporting, and account management functions. Responsibilities include:

• Invoice processing, payment execution, vendor management, discrepancy resolution, audit support, and financial data verification to ensure accurate and compliant accounting records
• Compile and check source documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Process invoices using 3-way match
• Handle mail, email, and faxes
• Resolve account discrepancies
• Execute payments in compliance with SOX for ACH, Wire, EPAY, and Checks
• Create, update, and maintain AP policies and procedures
• Conduct Aged Receiver research, maintenance, and reports
• Conduct account reconciliations and accruals
• Manage vendor accounts by collecting and verifying information
• Collect, analyze, and distribute information from data reports
• Audit AP processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Provide support for internal and external audits
• Perform all back verifications of payment remittance detail
• Participate or manage special projects or other duties as assigned to support the Accounts Payable department such as 1099 reporting and reporting unclaimed property

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be:

• Knowledge of accounting principles (specifically accounts payable)
• Skilled and proficient in basic desktop office software including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high-level attention to detail
• A high-level problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve discrepancies
• Able to follow detailed instructions with minimal oversight
• Able to meet both quality and quantity standards for assigned work
• Able to build and foster effective business relationships with customers, vendors, and other departments within and across the organization
• Able to plan, prioritize, and organize work and multitask

Qualifications

Education And Experience:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Some college or associate's degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of previous accounts payable experience or a combination of work experience and education.

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based with extended periods of sitting and computer use. Occasional overtime may be required during peak periods (month-end, year-end, audits). Occasional lifting of 10 pounds independently, stooping, reaching, and/or bending to perform duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled