Data Entry/ AP Clerk

TEKsystems•Carlsbad, CA

14d•$20 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is with a major athletic clothing & activewear apparel company based out of Carlsbad, CA Description Responsible for processing expense invoices and managing our AP inbox. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, with an ability to work well with others but also independently. • Process invoices, gathering approvals, verifying compliance with company policies and accounting principles • Help manage the AP inbox, owning a set of vendors for processing • Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data • Help maintain relationship and inquiries with vendors to ensure that all vendor invoices and payments are accounted for and properly posted to the appropriate general ledger accounts • Assist with the printing, mailing, and reconciliation of weekly check runs • Support monthly close by analyzing the A/P aging and reconciling monthly vendor statements • Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process identifying areas of performance improvement • Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting • Support other accounting and finance team members as needed

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience within an Accounts Payable department
2+ year’s work experience in Accounts Payable
Proficient in Microsoft Office required
Must be extremely organized
Solid written and verbal communication skills are a must, as problem resolution with Vendors and Finance are key components of the job.
Strong knowledge and understanding of Accounts Payable functions
Flexible team player that enjoys hands on responsibilities, with an ability to be proactive and a self-starter
accounts payable
processing invoices
compliance
relationship management
vendor management
reconciliation
mail service
printing
reporting tools
microsoft office
organizational and analytical skills
communication and writing skills

Nice To Haves

Apparel industry experience a plus
Experience with Microsoft D365 a plus

Responsibilities

Process invoices, gathering approvals, verifying compliance with company policies and accounting principles
Help manage the AP inbox, owning a set of vendors for processing
Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data
Help maintain relationship and inquiries with vendors to ensure that all vendor invoices and payments are accounted for and properly posted to the appropriate general ledger accounts
Assist with the printing, mailing, and reconciliation of weekly check runs
Support monthly close by analyzing the A/P aging and reconciling monthly vendor statements
Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process identifying areas of performance improvement
Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
Support other accounting and finance team members as needed