AP Clerk

Aston Carter•Whitpain Township, PA

3d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk ensures invoices are accurately processed and paid in accordance with company policy, and promptly resolves accounts payable issues and questions. The role includes high-volume invoice processing, collaboration with branch offices and suppliers, and careful review of invoice data to support accurate and timely payments. This contract position is fully onsite Monday through Friday at a shared services facility in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. The Accounts Payable team has more than 30 professionals. The workplace is described as professional, forward-thinking, and supportive of career growth in accounting and finance. On-site amenities include a gym.

Requirements

Hands-on experience processing invoices in an accounts payable environment.
Ability to work with and reconcile purchase orders as part of the payables process.
Foundational knowledge of accounts payable principles and procedures.
Proficiency with invoicing systems and high-volume data entry.
Experience using JD Edwards or a similar ERP system.
Ability to perform basic sorting and filtering in Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing and entering financial data.
Effective communication skills for working with branches, suppliers, and vendors.
Ability to manage a workload of 200 or more invoices per week while maintaining quality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business obtained in 2022 or later.
Some business experience or a relevant internship in a finance or business setting.
Experience in a client-facing role such as customer service, banking, financial advising, or loan processing, or a similar internship.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proactive, go-getter attitude and alignment with a collaborative, performance-driven team.
Interest in advancing into higher-level accounting and finance roles within a shared services or corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Match invoices to online purchase orders accurately and promptly.
Enter non-purchase-order invoices into the system accurately and efficiently.
Review invoice entries for completeness and accuracy before processing.
Work with branch offices to ensure invoices are paid in accordance with company policy.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with branch offices and suppliers.
Review, enter, and process at least 200 invoices per week.
Create and manage purchase orders as needed for the accounts payable process.
Review and process returns and voids, including appropriate documentation and system updates.
Contact vendors to confirm remittance addresses and payment details.
Support ACH setup requests and maintain accurate vendor payment information.