Accounts Payable Clerk III
Rural King•Mattoon, IL
•$17 - $18•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. Responsible for analyzing and recording assigned vendor account information. Vital responsibility for all assigned vendor information; received invoices, processed invoices, payment status, dispute for credits, and any other matter for their assigned vendors.
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.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and timely compares purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges to invoices submitted by assigned vendors for accuracy
- Receive and verify invoices and purchase orders, 3-way matching of purchase orders, receiving slips and invoices for all assigned vendor disputes
- Corresponds with vendors to resolve conflicts. Accurately and timely investigates and reports vendor payment issues or potential hold issues to AP Manager
- Prepares and reviews reconciled reports to accurately convey results via spreadsheets, graphs, charts and other related documents to assigned vendors
- Applies knowledge of accounting practice to the accounts payable function to assure that all transactions are properly processed for assigned vendors
- Ensures that the accounts payable processes and procedures are utilized and that all SOPS are followed in accordance with departmental policies.
- Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
- Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
- Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
- Perform 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
