As a key member of the Accounting department, this Accounts Payable Clerk will be reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and is mainly responsible for assisting the AP Supervisor in processing invoices and issuing payments. The ideal candidate will ensure proper vendor account coding of invoices into the accounting system in accordance with established departmental guidelines in a timely, efficient and effective manner. They will also be responsible for processing check requests and verifying approval on all invoices. They will possess great organizational skills, the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multi-task while maintaining data input accuracy.  

Responsibilities

• Handle vendor correspondence via e-mail or phone.
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries regarding vendor invoices paid or unpaid.
• Maintain files and documentation in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Request new vendor accounts set-up and/or update of existing vendor records.
• Verify OCR accuracy of vendor invoices and forward for coding/approval.
• Handle daily court check requests.
• Prepare/maintain reporting (SSRS reconciliation, Duplicate report for cash projection).
• Assist with payments processing and supporting documentation.
• Record credit card transactions & reconcile monthly statements.
• Assist in month-end closing.
• Assist in providing supporting documents for audits.
• Work as a team player to achieve accounting goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• AA degree in Accounting, Business or similar OR 1-2 years relevant work experience
• Experience with Concur and NetSuite is a plus.
• Available to work 8AM to 5PM PST

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, & Outlook).
• Attention to detail and accuracy with strong organizational skills to be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of personnel, as well as outside auditors and vendors.
• Demonstrates consistency, flexibility and commitment to meet deadlines.
• Ability to keep sensitive and confidential material private.

$21 - $25 an hour