Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Compiles and maintains verified accounts payable records. Reconciles statements and issues payment to vendors. (Administrative/General)

Essential Duties

• Checks all vouchers and obtains appropriate payment approval.
• Prepares accounts payable checks.
• Posts all open items in accounts payable on a daily basis.
• Prints all accounts payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files.
• Reconciles statement and the ledger making sure that payments are consistent with dealership schedules.
• Reconciles cash schedule.
• Maintains petty cash system.
• Communicates cash requirements for payable dates to the office manager.
• Audits freight bills against freight inquiries.
• Analyzes vendor accounts.
• Provides title clerk with information on all purchased vehicles for title list.
• Answers all vendor inquiries.
• Reconciles bank balances on a daily basis.
• Reconciles time cards, prepares work sheets for the office manager, and posts payroll on a weekly basis.
• Posts flat rate flag sheets on a weekly basis.
• Assists in monthly closings.
• Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
• Assists with accounts receivable and special projects, as necessary.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a neat work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• No prior experience or training.
• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills