Accounts Payable Clerk - Temporary Assignment

POSITION SUMMARY: Perform all assigned tasks necessary to analyze, compute, classify and record numerical data to keep financial records complete and maintain accounting records in a timely and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Process high volume of invoices while maintaining mathematical accuracy and proper coding according to company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with other employees on corrections and issues.
• Reconcile vendor statements periodically to accounting records to maintain accuracy.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions and provide training and assistance to other employees as needed or suppliers as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven working experience as accounts payable clerk
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and JDE
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AS or BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
• 3-5 yrs experience in a similar role

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas were all areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shops and other mandatory safety equipment.
• For the most part, ambient temperatures with typical plant lighting and manufacturing equipment are present throughout the facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit or Stand as needed
• Walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day
• Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist or lifting as required to reach documents or store materials throughout the workday.
• Proper lifting techniques required

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company's need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual's sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, notional origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.