Accounts Payable Clerk Position

Reports to: Controller

Location: Mansfield, MA

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Summary:

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Next Gen Supply Group believes in and operates under the "team" concept: therefore, at times the incumbent may perform duties other than those listed in this job description to lend a helping hand to co-worker(s).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and match invoices to stock receipts
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Sort, code and match invoices
• Enter and upload invoices into system
• Prepare and process electronic payments
• Prepare and perform check runs
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Maintain vendor files
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Assist with month end closing
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/ or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines

Experience/Skill:

• Proven working experience as accounts payable clerk or accountant
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Education:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred or two years comparable experience.