Accounts Payable Clerk

Food Authority•Melville, NY

4d•$28 - $29

About The Position

Since its inception in 1977, the team of highly skilled employees at Food Authority are dedicated to one simple goal: providing the finest quality products and services to its customers. We strive to satisfy a customers needs by ensuring that the freshest, most delicious produce and grocery items are delivered in a timely and efficient manner. Today over four decades later, our family owned, and operated company maintains the 24/7/365 core philosophy and has locations in Melville, NY, as well as Jessup, MD and Westborough, MA. Why choose Food Authority? Food Authority is a growing company that prides itself on emphasizing value and commitment to its employees. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, great opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, time-off, and 401K with a great company match)!

Requirements

Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
Must be 18 years or older
Proven 5 years + work experience as accounts payable clerk
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Basic Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other MS Office applications
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
The ability to lift 5-10 pounds occasionally
The ability to respond quickly to sounds
The ability to sit for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Attention to detail when reviewing check figures, postings, mathematical accuracy, purchase order matching, etc.
Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
Strong organizational and time management skills strong ability to prioritize
Prepare bills, invoices
Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients' billing issue
Attention to detail when reviewing check figures, postings, mathematical accuracy, purchase order matching, etc.