Accounting Clerk-Accounts Payable

Midcontinent•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

As an Accounting Clerk, you will support Midco's accounts payable operations by ensuring invoices, payments, vendor records, and payable transactions are handled efficiently and in accordance with established procedures, company policies, and guidance from senior staff. You will contribute to financial operations, support vendor relationships and internal stakeholders, and help ensure timely payment processes. Attention to detail, sound judgment, and service excellence are important to maintaining financial accuracy and supporting business operations. The role supports entry-level accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, payment review, vendor record maintenance, and administrative tasks. Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment and/or a remote work setting, depending on business needs. The work environment has a moderate noise level. The position may require working more than 40 hours per week and outside normal business hours, including holidays, evenings, and weekends, as business demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Two years of office, administrative, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, billing, or related experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately enter and review data.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week and outside normal business hours, including holidays, evenings, and weekends, as business demands.

Nice To Haves

Previous accounts payable, bookkeeping, or accounting support experience.
Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
Experience working with accounting, ERP, or financial management systems.
Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Index, review, and route vendor invoices; assist with electronic payments and check runs; maintain records; and complete related administrative tasks according to company and departmental procedures.
Assist in reviewing and processing invoices and payable vouchers, including verifying coding, authorization, tax assessment opportunities, invoice accuracy, and supporting documentation.
Work with senior staff to recognize deviations from acceptable basic accounting practices and assist with appropriate action.
Assist with writing Standard Operating Procedures for the payables process.
Sort and process mail, manage correspondence, and perform other administrative duties.
Review daily electronic funds transfers and check payments for accuracy and efficiency, verifying the correct vendor and payment amount.
Understand the complete payables cycle, including reviewing, processing, mailing, and filing, and assist with any of these functions as needed.
Assist with maintaining vendor W-9 information.
Model Midco's mission, vision, values, ethos, and Leadership Success Drivers, and inspire others to do the same.
Protect customer privacy by following Midco's privacy guidelines and company policies and procedures.
Maintain reliable and predictable attendance as required by the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.