Accounts Payable Clerk

Aston Carter•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The main function of an accounts payable/billing clerk is to compile data, compute fees and charges and prepare invoices for billing purposes. A typical accounts payable, billing clerk is responsible for compiling company charges, itemizing statements or invoices and computing payroll.

Requirements

Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software.
High school diploma or GED required.
5-7 years financial and/or accounting experience required.
Insufficient Accounts Payable Experience Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirement of 5-7 years of Accounts Payable experience or cannot demonstrate hands-on AP processing (invoice entry, 3way match, payment preparation, supplier reconciliation, etc.).
Inability to Follow Standard Work or Procedures Difficulty adhering to documented processes, internal controls, or workflow instructions; inconsistent application of steps required for accurate invoice handling, reconciliation, or financial recordkeeping.
Poor Attention to Detail / Accuracy Issues Frequent errors in data entry, invoice coding, matching of quantities and dollar amounts, or document handling that would cre

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in accounting or related financial discipline preferred.
Experience with QAD/MFGPro ERP system

Responsibilities

Balance and reconcile batch control totals with source documents or computer listings in order to locate errors, encode correct amounts, or prepare correction records.
Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Reconcile and post receipts for cash received by various departments.
Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data and keeping other records concerning costs and shipments.
Compute payroll and retirement amounts, applying knowledge of payroll deductions, actuarial tables, disability factors, and survivor allowances.
Maintain ledgers and registers, posting charges and refunds to individual funds, and computing and verifying balances.