Accounts Payable Clerk III

Rural King • Mattoon, IL

1d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Accounts Payable Clerk III, you will be performing professional level accounting work that requires expertise in Accounts Payable. The Accounts Payable Analysts (Vendor Solutions) is to gather, interpret, and uses data to develop actionable steps and optimize results for our vendors. This role is vital for analyzing and recording assigned vendor account information, including received invoices, processed invoices, payment status, and dispute for credits. You will ensure accurate and timely comparison of purchase orders, prices, terms of payment, and other charges to invoices, and verify invoices and purchase orders through a 3-way match process. You will also correspond with vendors to resolve conflicts, investigate and report vendor payment issues, and prepare reconciled reports. This position requires applying accounting knowledge to ensure all transactions are properly processed and that accounts payable processes and procedures are utilized in accordance with departmental policies. Active participation in learning initiatives and providing friendly, proactive, and professional support are also key aspects of this role. Demonstrating Rural King’s Values (People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement) is expected.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of AP experience or bookkeeping experience.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with time constraints to task resolution.
• Must have experience with accurate reconciliation of vendor statements.
• Must have previous experience with three-way match.
• Working proficiencies in accounting software, preferably Oracle or SAP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel’s VLOOKUP.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to communicate in a professional manner to all vendors with excellent customer service skills.
• Strong understanding of retail business practices.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated behaviors must reflect integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to understand and follow the company’s core values.
• Must be able to participate as a member of a team.
• Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
• Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
• Able to navigate and access all facilities.
• Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
• Close vision for computer-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and recording assigned vendor account information.
• Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges to invoices submitted by assigned vendors for accuracy.
• Receiving and verifying invoices and purchase orders, performing a 3-way match of purchase orders, receiving slips and invoices for all assigned vendor disputes.
• Corresponding with vendors to resolve conflicts.
• Investigating and reporting vendor payment issues or potential hold issues to the AP Manager.
• Preparing and reviewing reconciled reports to accurately convey results via spreadsheets, graphs, charts and other related documents to assigned vendors.
• Applying knowledge of accounting practice to the accounts payable function to assure that all transactions are properly processed for assigned vendors.
• Ensuring that the accounts payable processes and procedures are utilized and that all SOPS are followed in accordance with departmental policies.
• Actively participating in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars.
• Providing friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrating behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
• Healthcare plans to support your needs
• Virtual doctor visits
• Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
• 15% Associate Discount
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
• Associate Assistance Program
• RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
• 24/7 Chaplaincy Services
• Company paid YMCA Family Membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed