Accounts Payable Clerk

Position Purpose: To provide support to the Accounts Payable Department.

Essential Responsibilities

* Process company invoices for A/P; also keying of union dues

* Review invoices/packing slips for accuracy and completeness

* Sort invoices and packing slips per company procedures

* Post and scan documents per company procedures and payment terms meeting all the A/P deadlines

* Provide clerical support for the department

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

* A basic understanding of generally accepted accounting practices.

* Basic knowledge of general office procedures and practices.

* Demonstrated multi-tasking, data entry skills, and prioritizing.

* Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs

* Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

* Proven communication, organizational, documentation and interpersonal skills.

* Excellent computer skills that includes experience with Microsoft Office applications.

* High School Diploma or Equivalent (Education beyond High School preferred)

* Related experience preferred, not required

Work Environment

* Must be able to remain in a stationary position over 50% of the time

* The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc

* Continuously operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, scanner, and computer printer

* The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

* Occasionally lifting 20 pounds