Accounts Payable Clerk

SUN Behavioral Health • Shreveport, LA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, this position performs a variety of general Accounts Payable support tasks to support the Accounting Department with daily operations. This position is responsible for verifying and processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Work experience: A minimum of 1 year of clerical accounting experience is required, preferably as an Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Natural proficiency with math. Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records. Knowledge of basic financial, tax, and accounting principles. Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office with aptitude to learn new systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bookkeeping and basic accounting principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs a range of routine clerical and accounting activities such as accounts payable reconciliations, financial processing of transactions, bookkeeping and record keeping, financial reporting and preparation of tax records for financial audits.
• Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Processes outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Reconciles the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Verifies and investigates discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Facilitates payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting vendors.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Other duties as assigned/required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees