Accounting Clerk

constellium•Muscle Shoals, AL

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for assisting the AP Supervisor with day to day Accounts Payable functions in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. The Accounts Payable Clerk will support the goals and objectives of the A/P team to deliver daily transactional activities at a consistently high level, in a fast-paced work environment. The Accounts Payable Clerk will support the initiative to promote continuous improvement within the A/P and Finance team.

Requirements

Candidates should have the ability to work effectively to meet deadlines, multi-task, and perform in a highly transactional, team-oriented environment
Associates degree
Minimum 1+ years’ experience in accounts payable or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
General understanding of accounting practices and principles
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
Experience and adaptability to work in a growing team environment
Proficiency with Excel, Word, & Outlook
Strong organizational & judgement skills
High degree of accuracy
Extreme attention to detail with the ability to prioritize to meet deadlines in a multi-tasking environment
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills with internal and external customers
Minimal physical effort is required
Must be willing to work over when needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP a big plus

Responsibilities

Verifies proper coding, calculations, and authorization of invoices.
Matches invoices with corresponding purchase orders
Enters all invoices into the Accounts Payable system
Assists AP Supervisor with month end closing
Assists with managing Accounts Payable emails
Analyzes vendor monthly statements and resolves invoice discrepancies and issues
Maintains an organized system of filing for all accounts payable invoices & vendor statements
Maintains confidentiality of organization information
Validates new vendor information
Communicates timely and effectively with vendors & internal customers regarding payment of invoices & resolution of invoicing issues
Sorts, stamps, and distributes incoming mail
Other duties as assigned by manager