Accounts Payable Clerk
Columbia, SC (onsite)
3+Month Contract
Schedule :
- Monday-Thursday : 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM
- Friday : 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM
Role Focus :
Accounts Payable (AP)BillingCollectionsOverview :
Completes vendor or payments by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances; analyzing invoice / expense reports; recording entries; monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies; ensuring credit receipt; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments; reimbursing employee expenses.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Process trade invoices including but not limited to :Normal Supplier Invoices
Normal Freight InvoicesFB60 Transactions for Non-Three Way Match divisionsCoded Invoices (General Ledger Accounts)Simple exception & banking entries in a timely mannerPrepare billing information and verify any changes to support accurate and efficient billing process and financial closeAssist finance and accounting department with payment and tracking of bills and reconciling conflictsInput and process transactions into electronic accounts receivable and billing systemsAnswer trade billing questions and troubleshoot billing issues and inquiriesVerify and process personnel expense reportsLog check batches and supervise computerized check runsPay bills and invoices in accordance with established methods and proceduresMaintain accurate records of all Accounts Payable transactionsWork with internal staff (purchasers) and external vendors / suppliers to clarify differences and reconcile conflictsFollow proper procedures and take direction from senior staff; develop technical skillsDisburse payment to suppliers, vendors, and employeesPerform timely account reconciliation by verifying entries and comparing to balancesConfirm appropriate general ledger codes have been entered on each trade invoiceFile all trade invoices each day in the appropriate files after voucheringContact suppliers or divisions for appropriate documentation to process invoicesVerify trade invoices by reconciling monthly statements and related transactionsEnsure correct approval, sorting, coding, and matching of invoices / receiptsEnsure all legal and business licenses are renewed in accordance with state and federal laws annuallyProvide excellent customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers, including personnel from other divisions, vendors, suppliers, and other departmentsPerform other job-related duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experienceKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, and organizational objectivesProficiency using Microsoft Excel : creating pivot tables, charts, and complex formulasPreferred Qualifications :
4-5 years of accounts payable experienceExperience with AP processing and Excel pivot tablesWorking knowledge of SAP financial modules (preferred but not required)Strong accuracy and attention to detail to process large numbers of invoicesProficiency with advanced math concepts (fractions, algebra, statistics, modeling, some calculus)Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsExcellent customer service, analytical / problem-solving, presentation development, and facilitation skillsAccounting / business administration degree OR strong accounting experiencePhysical Demands :
Extended periods sitting and typing / keyboarding using a computer (keyboard, mouse, monitor) or adding machineWalking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, stoopingOccasional lifting, lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20 lbsIdeal Candidate Traits :
Able to meet deadlinesDetail-orientedAble to work independentlyOpen to learning new systems outside SAPMetasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.