Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
About The Position
Compile and record amounts owed to vendors and other parties, as well as amounts due from customers and clients. Receive, review, and distribute invoices, verifying accuracy, supporting documentation, required approvals, and compliance with company policies. Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and other records to confirm amounts owed and identify discrepancies. Enter invoices, payments, and receipts accurately into the accounting system. Process approved vendor payments through check runs, wire transfers, and other authorized payment methods. Record and apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts and reconcile outstanding balances. Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances. Research and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies, escalating complex issues to appropriate accounting staff. Maintain organized and accurate transaction records and supporting documentation. Assist with guidance and training for less-experienced staff, as needed.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial calculations.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve routine to moderately complex accounting issues.
- Clear, professional communication skills when working with vendors, customers, and internal staff.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two to four years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related accounting support.
- Solid working knowledge of invoice processing, payment procedures, account reconciliation, and accounting recordkeeping.
- Experience using accounting systems and spreadsheet software.
Responsibilities
- Compile and record amounts owed to vendors and other parties, as well as amounts due from customers and clients.
- Receive, review, and distribute invoices, verifying accuracy, supporting documentation, required approvals, and compliance with company policies.
- Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and other records to confirm amounts owed and identify discrepancies.
- Enter invoices, payments, and receipts accurately into the accounting system.
- Process approved vendor payments through check runs, wire transfers, and other authorized payment methods.
- Record and apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts and reconcile outstanding balances.
- Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
- Research and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies, escalating complex issues to appropriate accounting staff.
- Maintain organized and accurate transaction records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with guidance and training for less-experienced staff, as needed.
Benefits
- Generous compensation package with incentives based on performance.
- Paid group health, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance, vision, critical illness, and off the job accident insurance
- 401(k) plan with 4% company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
- 14 paid company holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
