Accounts Payable Clerk

L&F DISTRIBUTORS LLC•McAllen, TX

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About The Position

L&F Distributors is a beverage distribution company that emphasizes exceptional service, quality, and strong customer and supplier relationships. The Accounts Payable Clerk ensures accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and other financial obligations while communicating with vendors and internal departments. The role reviews and processes invoices and expense reports, verifies approvals and documentation, maintains transaction records, schedules payments, reconciles accounts payable ledgers, and supports reporting, audits, closing activities, and improvements to accounts payable procedures. The employee works with vendors and internal teams, including procurement and receiving, to address discrepancies and ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 1–3 years of accounts payable or related experience, proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office—particularly Excel—and knowledge of basic accounting principles and general ledger structures. An associate degree in accounting or a related field is preferred. The job requires frequent use of hands, reaching, talking and hearing, and frequent standing, walking, and bending or similar movements. It may involve lifting up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 1–3 years of experience in an accounts payable or related role.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks.
Good communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and general ledger structures.
Must be authorized to work in the USA for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in accounting or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and expense reports.
Ensure required approvals and documentation are obtained before processing payments.
Maintain accurate accounts payable transaction records, including invoice files and payment confirmations.
Schedule and prepare payments by check, ACH, or wire transfer according to company policies.
Reconcile accounts payable ledgers to ensure payments are accounted for and properly posted.
Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice or payment discrepancies and disputes.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing by providing accounts payable reports and processing outstanding invoices.
Support audits by providing accounts payable documentation and information.
Assist with implementing and improving accounts payable processes and procedures.
Collaborate with internal departments, including procurement and receiving, to process invoices accurately and on time.
Prepare and generate accounts payable reports as requested by management.