Accounts Payable Clerk

JOB DESCRIPTION         

We are in search of an Accounts Payable Clerk for our Walbridge, Ohio office. The position will be responsible for accounts payable and administrative functions in support of the accounting department and involves fast-paced, high volume data entry. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented, self-motivated, have strong organizational skills, and be able to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and vendors. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES         

• Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording Accounts Payable data
• Tracking of all payments, expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• Completing or assisting with daily and weekly check runs and vendor payments
• Maintaining historical records, A/P files and current vendor contact information
• Verifying discrepancies and resolving vendors’ billing issues
• Accurate and timely collection of invoices and other required documentation
• Support of project teams with coding and reviewing invoices
• Assisting with monthly, quarterly, yearly and project specific internal and external reporting and reconciliations
• Working with suppliers and coworkers professionally and courteously to resolve specific transaction issues
• Performing other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as requested

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good organization and communication skills
• Independent time management skills with the ability to work under deadlines
• Ability to work with a wide range of personnel, both internal and external

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE PREFERRED       

• Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Job cost experience and general construction knowledge is a plus
• Minimum 5+ years accounts payable experience