Accounts Payable Clerk

Aston Carter•Happy Valley, OR

1d•$22 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

On a day to day basis will be responsible for administrative support work for the accounting department, printing checks and working within Excel. The goal of the AP tech is to ensure that approved vendor payments are processed accurately and timely, following division and corporate policies and guidelines.

Requirements

Diploma or GED
1+ years of experience in office setting doing administrative work or accounting support
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ERP software (SAP preferred)
Math aptitude, ability to utilize computer spreadsheets, data bases and work documents.
Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner.
Solve problems analytically; search out relevant information and gauge its importance when making decisions.
Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms.
Able to think creatively – able to identify and share ideas for process improvements.
Ability to work with teams who are globally dispersed.
Able to effectively collaborate with other team members.
Set a good example of personal integrity.
Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn; seek out development activities to improve skills and increase knowledge; learn from other team members and own mistakes.
Take initiative, seek and act on opportunities to improve organization performance.
Ability to translate specific goals into action and follow through to achieve goals.
Ability to be a contributing part of a results driven, high achieving team.

Nice To Haves

Ideally seeking candidates with associates or bachelors degree in accounting/finance or relatable field
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAP) helpful.

Responsibilities

Process purchase order (PO) invoices as they come into the system using 3-way match or 2-way match for Framework POs.
Process Payment Requests as they come into the system – verify that back up documentation is included.
Process weekly freight upload in SAP.
Process non-PO AP invoices as they come into the system.
Create and process offsets (to make corrections).
Research and resolve issues concerning unpaid invoices.
Research and resolve issues concerning blocked invoices (MRBR). Communicate with purchasing and receiving to ensure issues are resolved and payment is made within vendor terms.
Review vendor/supplier statements for past due invoices, request missing invoices and investigate past due invoices.
Investigate and handle vendor inquiries and problems related to vendor invoices and take corrective action when necessary.
Sort mail and scan to automated invoice capture email (Smarteye).
Print and mail out checks weekly.
Deposit incoming checks through electronic deposit system.
Manage personal and shares business email.
Maintain open communication with vendors/suppliers, managers, and other Team Members.