Accounts Payable Clerk

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)

Billing

Collections

Overview :

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 Invoices

FB60 Transactions for Non-Three Way Match divisions

Coded Invoices (General Ledger Accounts)

Simple exception & banking entries in a timely manner

Prepare billing information and verify any changes to support accurate and efficient billing process and financial close

Assist finance and accounting department with payment and tracking of bills and reconciling conflicts

Input and process transactions into electronic accounts receivable and billing systems

Answer trade billing questions and troubleshoot billing issues and inquiries

Verify and process personnel expense reports

Log check batches and supervise computerized check runs

Pay bills and invoices in accordance with established methods and procedures

Maintain accurate records of all Accounts Payable transactions

Work with internal staff (purchasers) and external vendors / suppliers to clarify differences and reconcile conflicts

Follow proper procedures and take direction from senior staff; develop technical skills

Disburse payment to suppliers, vendors, and employees

Perform timely account reconciliation by verifying entries and comparing to balances

Confirm appropriate general ledger codes have been entered on each trade invoice

File all trade invoices each day in the appropriate files after vouchering

Contact suppliers or divisions for appropriate documentation to process invoices

Verify trade invoices by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions

Ensure correct approval, sorting, coding, and matching of invoices / receipts

Ensure all legal and business licenses are renewed in accordance with state and federal laws annually

Provide excellent customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers, including personnel from other divisions, vendors, suppliers, and other departments

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experience

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, and organizational objectives

Proficiency using Microsoft Excel : creating pivot tables, charts, and complex formulas

Preferred Qualifications :

4 5 years of accounts payable experience

Experience with AP processing and Excel pivot tables

Working knowledge of SAP financial modules (preferred but not required)

Strong accuracy and attention to detail to process large numbers of invoices

Proficiency with advanced math concepts (fractions, algebra, statistics, modeling, some calculus)

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent customer service, analytical / problem-solving, presentation development, and facilitation skills

Accounting / business administration degree OR strong accounting experience

Physical Demands :

Extended periods sitting and typing / keyboarding using a computer (keyboard, mouse, monitor) or adding machine

Walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, stooping

Occasional lifting, lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20 lbs

Ideal Candidate Traits :

Able to meet deadlines

Detail-oriented

Able to work independently

Open to learning new systems outside SAP

Metasys 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.