Accounts Payable Clerk

RailWorks • Town of Oyster Bay, NY

8d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs data entry in JD Edwards or other systems; creates updates and maintains files, spreadsheets and databases. Assists A/R, Payroll and admin team members as required to ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements

• High school diploma; Associate’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 1 year of accounts payable experience
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, organize work, prioritize and work to deadlines.
• Superior problem-solving skills and ability to use judgment and common sense.
• Must be a team player! Interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Background in construction accounting preferred
• Experience with JD Edwards a plus

Responsibilities

• Processes accounts payable including coding and posting accounts payable invoices
• Forwards invoices for approval
• Maintains AP files by vendors, reconciles statements and payable amounts
• Reconciles weekly cash requirement report
• Processes and maintains documentation and records control for purchase orders, bills of lading and packing slips.
• Verifies approvals on invoices and check requests
• Prepares and processes invoices and checks
• Performs data entry of invoices and payments
• Verifies expenses reports
• Processes wire transfers and ACH payments
• Prepares manual checks when necessary
• Coordinates mailing of payments to vendors
• Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately
• Assists other accounting functions as needed
• Provides administrative and clerical support to the accounting department

Benefits

• competitive pay
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• additional performance incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED