Accounts Payable Clerk

Skills:
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Highly organized, adaptability and critical thinking
• Exceptional time management
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles
• Professional manner, strong ethical code and teamwork capabilities
• Ability to multitask, remain motivated and positive.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Providing general support to the Accounting Department
• Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
• Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
• Analyzing workflow processes
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
• Ensuring bills and expenses for payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
• Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment, and other charges
• Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, reconciling processed payments through verification of entries and other supporting documents to balances
• Maintaining the accuracy of historical data and records
• Providing support in audit and tax preparation
• Verifying expense reports and advance expenses
• Correspondence with all creditors and vendors regarding payment schedules, outstanding credits, and other finance-related inquiries
• Preparing an analysis of accounts and other monthly reports
• Continuous improvement of the payment process

Requirements:
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures and accounting principles
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and preferably Quickbooks and Connectwise
• Commitment to working independently efficiently and effectively
• At least two years of experience as an Accounting Assistant or supporting role