Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

Pacific, MO

7am to 3:30 M-F

SUMMARY:

Responsible for timely and proper disbursement of vendor payments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keys in controlling payment accurately to avoid duplicate payments and ensure all payments are made in timely manner to take advantage of all cash discounts available.
• Validates accuracy and completeness of purchase orders, received goods and invoices and investigates any discrepancies.
• Coordinates with purchasing and receiving departments to identify and correct errors.
• Maintains good vendor relations while protecting company assets.
• Reconciles monthly statements received from vendors.
• Key in enforcing company travel policies by auditing expense reports for reimbursement.
• Reconcile any bank issues as they arise.
• Supports other departments as needed.
• Manages credit card accounts.
• Prepares 1099's, sales tax exemption forms, I-9 forms.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Special projects as needed.
• Back-up for other accounting personnel as needed.
• Manage the employee fund.
• Because of the changing nature of our business, this job description will inevitably change. The employee will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within his/her capabilities as directed by management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• • Knowledge and experience in accounting.
  • Knowledge and experience in federal and state tax requirements.
  • Ability to find root cause when encountering errors.
  • Requires strong computer skills.
  • Ability to interact professionally with other employees and vendors.
  • Proofread work, identify and correct errors.
  • Basic math
  • Operate office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. May require lifting of up to 20 pounds.