Accounts Payable Clerk

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to become a part of our manufacturing team in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37419, United States. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity. The successful candidate will serve as the link between the accounting function and the operation team, performing the full cycle of Accounts Payable, from the 2-way/3-way match process through to cash disbursements, vendor statement reconciliation, and vendor communications.

Responsibilities:

• Complete daily transactions, which include verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts payable.
• Develop and maintain schedules for recurring payments and other contract obligations.
• Collaborate closely with the AP/AR Manager to maintain excellent financial health.
• Prepare weekly payment batches for review by the Finance team.
• Resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, invoices, or payments with the business and vendors.
• Ensure timely and accurate account coding and receipt collection from credit card holders.
• Perform vendor terms analysis and calculate Accounts Payable days outstanding.
• Provide reports related to Accounts Payable.
• Assist with the month-end closing process, primarily focusing on vendor credits and Accounts Payable accruals.
• Strive for continual process improvements and ensure that processes are properly documented.
• Handle ad-hoc projects as assigned.
• Proficient in account reconciliation processes and techniques
• Solid experience with accounts payable (AP) procedures
• Able to perform check runs efficiently and accurately
• Demonstrable skills in coding invoices
• Strong data entry capabilities with attention to detail
• Proficient in invoice processing and management
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Experience with Oracle or similar financial management software