Accounts Payable Clerk

Outdoor Cap Company, Inc•Bentonville, AR

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for making and receiving phone calls, assisting with inter-departmental account research, routing invoices for approval, recording and maintaining factory receivables reports, entering invoices into system, making and recording payments to vendors, processing payables in a timely fashion, reporting to Accounts Payable Lead weekly payments summary, and other support roles for the accounting team as needed.

Requirements

Expert in Excel, Intermediate knowledge of Word and other MS Office products.
Strong attention to detail including handling confidential information and uses exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Team and results oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Knowledge to include: Financial acumen of approved accounting methods, and Ethical business practices
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
Excellent problem solving and customer service skills.
Initiative and team player.
Capable of working in high stress environment.
Ability to calculate basic mathematical computations.
Two-year degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
General Ledger accounting experience

Responsibilities

Records vendor Payments (International Wire, Credit Cards, ACH, Checks).
Resolve vendor inquiries for balances due or owed.
High volume of data entry and invoice processing
Assists special projects, as necessary.
Make and receive calls to vendors and customers as needed.
Review accounts for open balances and take appropriate actions to resolve balances.
Route invoices for approval and submit approved invoices for processing.
Key approved invoices to payables systems.
Compile monthly expense reports ensuring all supporting documents are received.
Track receivables and payables on factory and intercompany reports.
Work with finance team during month end close to ensure timely closing.
Regular and timely attendance in the office is an essential function of this position.
Acts with strong ethical integrity in all situations, upholding the company’s Mission, Vision, and Value Statements
Other duties as assigned.