Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY
The accounts payable clerk has responsibilities which includes preparing, recording, verifying and paying vendor invoices for goods and services on a timely basis and responding to vendor queries. This position maintains, analyzes and reconciles accounts payable ledger accounts, financial statements and reports. This position works closely with the Accounts Payable Manager to develop, direct, plans and evaluates accounts payable policies and procedures, and ensures external and internal controls and policies are adhered to. The clerk is expected to meet goals and expectations of the department and perform other duties (ad hoc reporting) as needed by the company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Accounts Payable functions including Vendor Relations and AP disbursements including handling all check disbursements.
•Develop, implement, and maintain procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
•Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing a high volume of invoice/expense reports.
oReviews accounts payable coding and processes requests for payment.
oPrepares weekly check runs.
oPrepares daily wires and treasury reports; works in multicurrency.
•Reconcile monthly statements and verifies vendor accounts.
•Ensure journal entries and account reconciliations are completed accurately and timely according to schedules (Petty Cash).
•Provide accounting assistance to project managers and operations staff; respond to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs.
•Oversees administrative services and for the Denver office.
•Troubleshoots problems related to administrative support for the office including equipment malfunctions; mail and courier processes; etc.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
•Minimum 3 years of Accounts payable experience.
•Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
•EPICOR ERP or comparable experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
•Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field of study is preferred.
•Must possess a professional demeanor.
•Must be self-motivated and self-directed.
•Experienced working in a team setting.
•Must have strong data entry skills.
•Able to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and meet short deadlines.
•Must have great organizational and multi-tasking skills.
•Strong General Ledger skills and account analysis skills.
•Interest in automation and experience with implementation of new payable systems and processes a plus.
Accounts Payable (AP), Account Coding, Coding Invoices, Automated Clearing House (ACH), Check Runs