An Accounts Payable Clerk makes sure their company pays their invoices and bills on time, whether it be by reviewing them with a department head or following up with clients directly.
Requirements and skills
- Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk
- Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Accounts Payable Clerk Duties:
- Enter and update vendor information into accounting system
- Prepare checks, invoices, and statements
- Maintain records of invoices
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Assist with bank reconciliations
- Review and check bills for accuracy
- Maintain files and records
Accounts Payable Clerk Responsibilities:
- Maintain accounts payable records and reconcile financial obligations
- Verify the accuracy of accounts payable transactions; prepare specialized reports as needed
- Track due dates and payment amounts; follow up with vendors on discrepancies
- Process the payment of invoices, checks, and other credits
- Identify and expedite payments on open invoices
- Issue credit memos as needed
- Track vendor information, including account status, invoice dates, and credit limits
- Process vendor information changes
- Maintain vendor profiles and records
- Process vendor onboarding and termination, including updating account maintenance information
- Maintain appropriate records on all company personnel, including payroll records, benefit statements, and time records
- Oversee all payroll and benefits processes, including processing payroll, issuing checks, and updating benefits records
- Perform other accounting duties as promoted
