Job Description
The Accounts Payable Clerk records incoming invoices in the payables system and prepares payments for disbursement. This role maintains responsibility for vendor relations and ensures that accounts payable data is collected and processed in a confidential and timely manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage vendor master and ensure information is updated. Call vendor to verify any changes in customer banking information.
• Match bills to purchase orders, identifying and rectifying problems and insuring that correct items and quantities have been received.
• Generate weekly vendor payments via ACH, Wire, or check and mail checks to vendors in a timely fashion.
• Answer vendor inquiries relating to accounts payable matters and reconcile discrepancies. Perform research and provide answers to vendor and/or internal accounts payable inquiries.
• Ensures that necessary information is maintained to ascertain which vendors are subject to 10++ reporting.
• Analyze Goods Received and Invoice Received account for any mismatched goods receipt and invoices.
• Perform general office duties such as answering the telephone, filing, copying, sorting/opening incoming mail, and preparing items for mailing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Requires education generally equivalent to an Associate’s degree in Business/Accounting or equivalent work-related experience in accounts payable.
• It is desirable for the incumbent to have experience with SAP.
• Requires 1 year of administrative/office work experience
• Requires a high degree of accuracy in the processing of disbursements.
• Must possess excellent data entry skills
• Must be able to work well with others and meet strict deadlines
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft office and accounting software
Benefits:
• Hybrid work - 3 days in office and 2 days remotely
• 401(k) through Fidelity and company matching 10%
• Dental insurance with Delta Dental PPO
• Health insurance BCBS Illinois PPO
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Company Paid Life Insurance two times annual salary
• Paid time off, including extra paid week off the week between Christmas and New Year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance EyeMed
• Free lunch
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accounts Payable Clerk position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Alsip offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
