L.E. Smith is Hiring: Accounts Payable Clerk

The L.E. Smith Company is hiring a new Accounts Payable Clerk. Candidates interested in applying for the position should submit their resumes at https://www.lesmith.com/contact-us/careers.

Responsibilities

  • Match purchase orders to invoices and enter invoices into computer
  • Reconcile processed work
    • Verify entries
    • Compare system reports to balances
  • Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers
    • Analyze invoice/expense reports and record entries
  • Pay vendors:
    • Monitor discount opportunities
    • Verify federal ID numbers
    • Schedule and prepare checks
    • Resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation
    • Ensure credit is received for outstanding memos
    • Issue stop-payments or purchase order amendments
  • Pay employees
    • Receive and verify expense reports for advances
    • Prepare checks
  • Maintain accounting ledgers
    • Verify and post account transactions
  • Verify vendor accounts
    • Reconcile monthly statements
  • Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and procedures

Skills

  • Organized with the ability to independently prioritize tasks
  • Deadline driven
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail and accurate entry
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills

Qualifications / Experience

  • Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles