Accounts Payable Clerk
About The Position
Central Co-op is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager and Finance Director, you'll play an important role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly — processing invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting the day-to-day work of the accounting department. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in accuracy, thrives in a structured environment, and wants to contribute to a values-driven cooperative. Central Co-op is a progressive, dynamic workplace devoted to supporting small vendors, local farmers, and transformative community impact. We are a natural foods grocery cooperative with two stores and over 12,000 members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and compliance
- Solid arithmetic ability and 10-key proficiency
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort with MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Sage 100 or other accounting software
- Intermediate Excel proficiency
- Prior administrative or accounting support experience
Responsibilities
- Receive, verify, and process invoices, ensuring proper documentation and authorization before payment
- Review transactions for compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Prepare accounting batches through invoice data entry and generate supporting backup reports
- Print, prepare, obtain signatures for, and mail accounts payable checks
- Maintain accurate records of invoices and payments issued
- Cross train on daily cash receipts processing
- Maintain and update vendor accounts as needed
- Coordinate with Co-op departments to ensure timely invoice receipt and processing
- Respond to vendor inquiries and facilitate cross-departmental communication
- Provide confidential clerical support, including filing and maintaining electronic and physical records
- Process store-wide mail and coupons in accordance with company procedures
- Uphold document retention standards and participate in scheduled document shredding
- Assist other departments and perform additional duties as needed
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Generous paid time off
- 4% employer matching 401k
- Everyday discount on groceries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
