Accounts Payable Clerk

Company: Georgian Court University
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

The Accounts Payable Clerk is a full-time, 40 hour week, non-exempt position. As a member of the Finance staff, this position's primary area of responsibility is the accounts payable function and fielding correspondence for the office. This position reports to the Assistant Controller. Essential Functions: * Process invoices/requisitions for payment via manual entry or integration.
* Audit incoming vendor invoices and math with appropriate purchase order.
* Ensure proper coding, documentation and signature is present for every invoice.
* Runs open aged trial balance and completes selections for payment.
* Handles all vendor inquiries.
* Sending new vendors W9 form to keep record of tax compliances for 1099's.
* Maintains A/P reports and assists auditors for preliminary and year-end work.
* File invoices and maintain vendor records.
* Field departmental questions regarding expenditures.
* Assist with populating various databases; create and maintain excel spreadsheets.
* Process and distribute 1099's to vendors and related copies/form to IRS and State.
* Supports Finance Department with Unclaimed Property filings & components.
* Simple account analysis and reconciliation.
* Miscellaneous clerical duties such as faxing, copying and typing.
* Various administrative/accounts payable duties upon request. Qualifications: * High school diploma required; Accounting background a plus.
* Experienced in computerized accounts payable system (preferably Dynamics).
* Accounts Payable experience minimum 2-4 years.
* Excellent oral and written communications skills.
* Confidentiality of information.
* Organized and detail oriented; flexible and able to multitask.
* Proficient in Excel and MS Word.
* Customer service oriented. Must be US work authorized

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