Accounts Payable
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
General Purpose
Perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- review invoices and check requests
- sort and match invoices and check requests
- set invoices up for payment
- process check requests
- prepare and process accounts payable checks, wire transfers and ACH payments
- reconciliation of payments
- prepare analysis of accounts
- monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
- resolve invoice discrepancies
- vendor file maintenance
- correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
- produce monthly reports
- assist in month end closing
Education and Experience
- knowledge of accounts payable
- knowledge of general accounting procedures
- knowledge of relevant computer applications
- proficient in data entry and management
- 1-3 years accounts payable and general accounting experience
Key Competencies
- organizing and prioritizing
- attention to detail and accuracy
- confidentiality
- judgment
- communication skills
- information management skills
- problem-solving skills
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Indeed.com reports that the average salary for job postings in the United States for Accounts Payable jobs listed on the site is $37,000 as of May 7, 2012.
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