Accounts Payable Clerk

Individuals in this role complete payments and control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. They also highlight the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.

ccounts Payable duties and responsibilities:

Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.

Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.

Maintaining historical records.

Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing checks.

Paying vendors by scheduling paychecks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit.

Responding to vendor inquiries regarding finance.

Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports.

Continuing to improve the payment process.

Requirements:

While a degree isn’t mandatory for an Accounts Payable role, an understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills is required.

A degree in the following subjects would be beneficial: Finance or Economics, Business Studies, Accounting.

Attention to detail and data entry skills are important requirements for this position.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are imperative, as you will be interacting with employers and vendors.