Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for completing payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices while mitigating fraud and errors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Review and verify all invoices and perform 3-way P.O. match for appropriate documentation.
• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice / expense reports and recording entries.
• Understand the segregation of duties and internal controls over various aspects of the accounts payable process, from verifying invoices to authorizing and reconciling payments.
• Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving invoices or payment discrepancies.
• Verify the accuracy of sales tax charged by vendors on invoices.
• Reconcile vendor accounts monthly statements and related transactions, and correspond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices.
• While ensuring accurate and secure processing of vendor payments, ensure invoices are approved and payments are authorized to mitigate risks like fraud and errors.
• Assist in monthly closing activities.
• Prepare an analysis of accounts and weekly expenses reports, as required.
• Review and process credit card bills.
• Provide supporting documentation for the yearly audit.
• Performs some tasks associated with the general ledger, i.e. enters monthly journal entries.
• Have a solid understanding of balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Willing to learn, take on, and help with other accounting team members’ tasks if needed.
• Be part of the changes that support and drive accuracy and efficiency in our accounting process.
• Other duties / responsibilities as directed by the manager.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT :

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Messer Cutting Systems is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.