Account Payable Clerk
Job Description
Job Description
Location: Vining's/Smyrna Area (Hybrid Schule)
Employment type: Contract to Hire (Typically 3 months until conversion)
The Opportunity: The Vendor Maintenance/AP Customer Service Associate is the owner of all vendor maintenance and customer service inquiries from both internal and external vendors including vendor set-ups and updates. They will own the onboarding process for vendors in both Concur and Oracle. This position will be the primary back-up for the AP Manager including cutting physical checks and other day to day operations as needed.
What You Will Do:
- Respond to all vendor servicing requests in a detailed, professional and customer service-oriented manner
- Provide support to internal business partners regarding vendor contacts
- Provide external business partners with required vendor set-up documents to ensure timely set-up (within 24 business hours) for both COGS and Non-Cogs vendors
- Assist Treasury with and resolve discrepancies related to incorrect vendor/duplicate vendor accounts
- Assist the AP Manager with year-end 1099 processing
- Prepare ad hoc analysis or other duties assigned by the AP Manager
- Serve as the primary back-up for the AP Manager
- Identify and recommend changes to improve productivity and efficiency
The Experience You Will Bring:
- Associates degree
- 5-7+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (strong Excel skills)
- Knowledge of Vendor Invoice Management processes and associated systems
- Proven ability to present an empathetic and positive problem-solving attitude to both internal and external partners
- Ability to manage a high volume of tasks daily with attention to detail
- Experience working with people at all levels of an organization
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong written and oral communication skills with a focus on customer service
- Oracle R12 experience (preferred)
Broad industry experience and knowledge of Accounting Payable best practices, particularly as it relates to Vendor Maintenance and onboarding (preferred