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Accounts Payable Clerk Job Description

 

 

 

 

Job Description:

The Accounts Payable Clerk will perform all or some of the following Job description:

  • Under limited supervision, process vendor payments in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with company procedures

  • Proactively seek ways to continuously improve processes that will result in greater efficiencies and better controls

  • Act as back-up to the department supervisor on duties as required

  • Perform monthly and year end account reconciliations and account maintenance

  • May reconcile difficult accounts or perform A/P financial analysis

  • Prepare departmental performance metrics using statistical, historical, and benchmark data

  • Document processes, prepare training materials, and train A/P staff in the proper and efficient execution of their duties

  • Provide back-up coverage for all activities within the department, including vouching invoices and expense reports, preparing and running check and wire payments, procurement cards, etc.

Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill For Accounts Payable Clerk Job

  • Four to six years of accounts payable experience with a demonstrated track record of implementing system and process improvements

  • High level of attention to detail

  • Strong organizational, problem resolution, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills

  • A high degree of competency with SAP A/P and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access).

Minimum Education Requirements / Certification / Licensure For Accounts Payable Clerk Job

  • Associates degree or equivalent experience in an accounting or accounts payable environment
  • A Bachelors degree in accounting is highly preferred.

     


 

 

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