Accounts Payable Clerk

Purpose of the Role

This role is responsible for processing invoices received for payment and undertaking the payment of all vendors and employee expenses in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers
• Reconcile vendor statements to internal records

Required Competencies

Education: High school diploma or relevant experience

Experience: Experience as Accounts Payable Clerk or similar position

Skills

• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Knack for numbers
• Proficient with MS Office
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Experience with the following accounting software

Sage

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Certify

Knowledge of accounting principles