Accounts Payable/ Receivable Clerk

General Summary: The Accounts (Payable & Receivable) Specialist is responsible for compiling amounts owed by the company to vendors or other individuals and amounts owed to the company by customers or clients, and inputs figures to the accounting system(s) and/or spreadsheets.*Starting wage offered may vary based on previous related work experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting documents and related information.

· Pays invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling, preparing disbursements, and obtaining authorization of payment.

· Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information, computing charges, and refunds, and preparing and sending invoices to customers.

· Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.

· Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments and adjustments.

· Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.

· Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Basic understanding of clerical and administrative procedures.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Ability to solve problems as they arise.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software or related software as well as other accounting software programs.

· Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experiences:

· High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

· At least two years of relevant experience in a related industry required.

Work Environment: Position is in a well-lit, temperature-controlled office environment. Typically, Monday through Friday workweeks. Occasional evening and weekend work could be necessary.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day for long periods of time, walking, or standing the remainder. Involves long periods of looking at a backlit computer monitor, concentrating and paying attention to details.

Unique Features:

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Benefits eligibility from day one
• Flexible schedule: Start your shift as early as 7:45 or as late as 8:45 AM
• Two paid 10-minute breaks each work day
• Take your lunch for up to an hour between the hours of noon and 2 PM
• Leave as early as 4:45 or as late as 5:45 PM, as long as an 8-hour workday is worked