Accounts Payable Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY: An entry-level professional who supports and assists the Accounting Managers and Senior Accountants in the Accounting and Finance department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and assist accounts payables ensuring that all invoices and expenses are entered promptly and accurately into the ERP program.
• Maintains all vendor invoices chronologically in the SharePoint system.
• Daily review of accounts payable and departmental approvals.
• Assists with payroll and payroll compliance.
• Responsible for internal and external customer inquiries related to financial transactions.
• Daily review of account receivable balances for pending orders on credit hold to determine release of product.
• Maintain franchisee balances and ensure they are kept under 60 days for royalties and products.
• Daily verification of incoming electronic payments on accounts receivable accounts.
• Special projects as directed by supervisor.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Products is required.
• Must be able to carefully follow written and verbal instructions and work well under pressure.
• Must be able to accurately convey written and verbal instructions to others.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Desire to learn and grow as an accountant with the company.
• Must be able to frequently type and perform data entry for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to occasionally bend, reach, grasp small objects, and lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.