Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable, Senior

Role represented by Robert Half

Summary

This role operates under general supervision, with occasional guidance provided for non-routine tasks and independent decision-making within established guidelines.

• Vendor Account Management: Oversee and manage 200+ active vendor accounts.
• Communication: Maintain a high level of communication with internal and external contacts to address AP inquiries.
• Vendor Onboarding: Ensure all vendor profiles are accurate and complete during onboarding.
• Record Maintenance: Organize and manage vendor master records with accuracy.
• Invoice Review: Verify account coding, classification, and other details to ensure accuracy in invoices.
• Vendor Relations: Build and maintain vendor relationships; negotiate and address credit holds as needed.
• Issue Resolution: Act as a resource for troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring timely response.
• Vendor Correspondence: Handle all communications with vendors and resolve any account issues.
• Reconciliation: Perform weekly/monthly vendor aging statement reconciliations to keep accounts current.
• Team Support: Assist the AP Supervisor with onboarding and training new team members.
• Reporting: Prepare and act on monthly AP reports for accurate financial tracking.
• Cross-Training and Systems: Lead cross-training within the AP team and assist with system implementations.
• Close Processes: Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate records.
• Ad-hoc Projects: Support special projects as assigned.

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from a recognized institution, or a minimum of five years of experience in accounting.

AThis role provides an opportunity for a proactive, experienced AP professional to contribute to a dynamic team. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in AP management, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining productive vendor relationships.