Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be responsible for managing the payment cycle and ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions. This is a vital role within our organization, as you will play a key part in maintaining financial stability and supporting our business operations.
Responsibilities:
- Process manual and wire payments
- Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data using 2-3 way matching
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
- Communicates daily with vendors
- Answers emails, phone calls, and faxes
- Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
- Understand expense accounts, cost centers, and GL code entry
- Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
- Review invoices and update the Company database
- Monitor and verify payment with vendors in a timely manner
- Review AP balance and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Create and maintain vendor files and 1099s on the Company database
- Generate and upload daily banking reports
- Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
- Accounts receivable duties & Monthly closing support
- Other duties as required from manager
- Obligation to answer to all management as requested
Qualifications:
- 2+ Previous experience in accounts payable or related field preferred
- Knowledge of revenue cycle management principles and practices
- Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel) and proficiency in 10-key typing
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze data effectively
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective customer service
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for data entry and reporting purposes
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (Required)
Work Location: In person