Accounts Payable Clerk

Summit Design and Engineering Services

Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is a trusted partner to municipalities, state agencies, and private clients throughout the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative, practical solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact on the places where we live, work, and play.

Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits, such as our student loan/tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time, and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life.

We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to shaping our communities' futures through thoughtful, impactful work. If you're ready to contribute your talents alongside some of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply!

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payments. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities:

Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies.
Review and process Visas in accordance with state law.
Reconcile vendor statements, research and resolve discrepancies, and coordinate new vendor set up in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate and organized records of invoices, payments, and related documentation.
Audit employee expenses to ensure compliance with company policy and work with employees and managers to resolve issues prior to processing payment
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
Communicate with vendors and internal project managers to resolve payment or invoice issues.
Support audits and provide necessary documentation as requested.
Assist the finance team with other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelor's preferred) or equivalent work experience.
2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Deltek, QuickBooks, or similar).
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Ability to problem-solve and analyze accounting reports
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to deal with difficult, sensitive, and confidential information.

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.