Accounting Specialist AP

Position Description

Description: The Accounting Clerk AP is responsible for posting and paying vendor invoices according to the pay schedule defined by the CFO.

Department: Accounting

Report To: Accounting Director

Work Hours:  32+

Work Environment: This job operates in a casual office environment. This role utilizes standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines).

Qualification, Education and Experience Requirements:

  • College degree in accounting preferred but not required
  • Minimum 2 years of office experience
  • High degree of accuracy
  • Great attention to detail
  • Proficiency in mathematics
  • Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Pays invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling, preparing disbursements, and obtaining authorization of payment.
  • Updating and maintaining records of expenditures
  • Sending out payments for company credit cards
  • Responding to vendor invoices
  • Ensuring that all payments are made in accordance with company policy
  • Ensuring that all payments are sent on time
  • Resolving payment discrepancies and disputes on behalf of the company
  • Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information, computing charges, and refunds, and preparing and mailing invoices
  • Track unentered invoices not entered per vendor monthly statements and reconcile
  • File and maintain invoices and supporting documentations pertaining to accounts payables.
  • Perform various supporting duties for accounting department
  • Assist in preparing, processing, and mailing payments
  • Back-up support for phone lines
  • Uphold cooperative safety policies
  • Ensure confidentiality of information
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by management