Accounts Payable Processor

SUMMARY: 

Processes daily incoming vendor/supplier invoices and handles vendor phone calls and business partner inquiries. Responsible for all accounting work that is associated with processing vendor accounts payable and external sales representative commissions to ensure proper and timely payment of obligations. Research/resolves vendor discrepancies. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Vendor invoice review/validation utilizing OCR protocol. 

• Vendor invoice processing (Purchase order and non-Purchase order based) including 3-way match principals. 

• Invoice review, coding and segregation in invoice approval workflow system conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system. 

• Work with business partners to resolve invoice and un-vouchered discrepancies in receipts and pricing or other invoice hold issues. 

• Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons. 

• Analyzes vendor accounts to ensure company is current with payments. 

• Prepare and execute vendor payments (ACH, checks, wire transfers) in a timely manner. 

• Assists in monthly closings and status reporting. 

• Perform other duties that are needed to support the accounting department. 

• Assists with enhancement/ad hoc projects initiated by the AP Department. 
   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• None 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Proficient in computer data entry, 10 key and keyboard skills -- speed and accuracy 

• Ability to prioritize tasks, receive guidance and work independently, be action-oriented, understand key objectives, meet accounting timelines, and display ethics and values in all actions.  

• Ability to interact effectively in a team atmosphere (share ideas, listen and be flexible) 

• Ability to analyze data, identify and resolve problems 

• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with vendors. 

• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE  

• High School Degree or GED required. 

• Accounting or Finance experience 2 plus years 

• Proficient in Accounting Systems including Profit, Esker, IFS, and Microsoft Office Suite applications preferred. 

 REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to analyze complex data

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office

CLARKDIETRICH BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Service Day