Accounts Payable Clerk

ANDREWS MCMEEL UNIVERSAL INC•Kansas City, MO

59d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform clerical and data entry support functions for AMU Accounting, assisting with day-to-day and month-end journal entries and account reconciliations in accounts payable. The Accounts Payable Clerk is primarily responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable processing and payments for Andrews McMeel Universal. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable invoices and payments, report generation and accounting for transactions, understanding approval procedures, producing vendor correspondence, and special projects, as needed.

Requirements

An associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or equivalent experience.
Ability to interact and communicate with others.
Ability to learn new skills as needed.
Computer and organizational skills are important for the Accounts Payable Clerk position.
Ability to efficiently operate and utilize a PC computer with Windows operating system, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word software.
Ability to understand and learn new skills and software applications as needed.
Ability to interact with other AMU departments on a regular basis.
Detail oriented and focused on the task at hand.
Conscientious in performing recurring duties and tasks.

Responsibilities

Review invoices for accuracy and completeness
Assign proper asset and/or expense coding to invoices
Input invoice data into Great Plains (GP) accounts payable system
Route invoices for proper manager approval
Generate and mail payments ensuring timeliness and accuracy
Post accounts payable transactions to accounts payable sub-ledger and general ledger
Maintain files of vendor documents and payments and keep filing up-to-date
Record wire payments and credit card transactions through accounts payable system
Work with AP Manager to ensure that all monthly closing activities are accurately completed on time
Review aged AP Trial balance to ensure that payments are made promptly
Work with AP Manager to reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger to general ledger
Correspond with vendor contacts discussing terms and outstanding invoices as needed
Maintenance of vendor profiles with proper names, addresses, and terms