Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Clerk

PrideStaff Financial has partnered with a manufacturer in the Sacramento area in search of a versatile Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team. This is a dynamic role designed for a multitasking professional who enjoys a mix of customer interaction, internal sales support, and light accounts payable work. 

Prior experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is highly preferred, particularly an understanding of inventory flow and vendor logistics.

 Accounts Payable Clerk Responsibilities:                                                                               

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. This includes 3-way match: purchase orders and receiving paperwork to invoices where applicable
• Entering data into the accounting system                                                           
• Coding; review and provide when needed                                                                                                       
• Prepare month-end accruals based on invoices not yet processed                                                    
• Prepare month-end expense report                                                    
• Process inter-company transfers initiated by payment vouchers                                                    
• Prioritize invoices according to discounts and payment terms.                                                    
• Work with the Treasury department on check runs, ACH, wire payments and voiding checks when needed.                                                    
• Reconcile vendor statements, research price/quantity discrepancies and take action to resolve issues.                                                    
• Work with vendors and answer inquiries.                                                    
• Assist in posting journal entries and accruals at month end.                                                    
• Assist with special projects supporting the AP department.     
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    Accounts p\Payable clerk qualifications:                                                    
                                                        

• At least 3 years of Accounts Payable experience with recent 3 way match exposure
• Good Excel skills.                                                    
• Professionalism and committed to success.                                                    
• High School diploma or higher education level.                                                    

Compensation / Pay Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour