What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at Lacks Valley Stores?
As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be responsible for managing the company's financial obligations by processing and recording invoices, verifying purchase orders, reconciling vendor statements, and providing outstanding customer service to clients. The following is a comprehensive job description for an accounts payable clerk:
The essential job duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Charging expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, obtaining management approval and recording entries
- Paying vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation, ensuring credit is received for outstanding credit memos, requesting purchase order amendments
- Paying employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances, preparing checks
- Maintaining accounting ledgers by verifying, coding, and posting account transactions
- Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
- Maintaining historical records by filing documents
- Reporting sales taxes by calculating requirements on invoices paid
- Protecting organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Accomplishing accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
· Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- High school diploma; 2- year associate’s degree in accounting(preferred) or in a related field
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred but not required
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Working conditions:Work in a cubicle-based environment equipped with a computer, telephone, headset, and other essential equipment.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods of time
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.
Training: Thorough training while working on the job
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What are your compensation expectations for this position?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- accounting: 2 years (Required)
- Accounts Payable: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish(preferred) (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- TX Driver's License or ID (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25,100 - $31,800