What are the responsibilities and job description for the AP/AR Clerk position at American Nitrile?
Job Summary: We are a growing startup looking for a part-time Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team. This role is expected to be roughly 30 hours a week. You’ll play an essential role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly by managing accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy in transactions, and helping us grow efficiently. We offer the opportunity to transition to a full-time role as the company evolves. You will be a key player in building the foundation of our finance department in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly organized, and has a keen eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable:
- Review, process, and verify purchase invoices to ensure they are accurate and match purchase orders.
- Schedule and prepare vendor payments in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of all accounts payable transactions.
- Assist with month-end financial close processes related to accounts payable.
Accounts Receivable:
- Prepare and send customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Post customer payments and maintain accurate records of all transactions.
- Monitor outstanding receivables, following up with customers on overdue accounts.
- Assist with collections efforts, including addressing payment issues and discrepancies.
- Help track and report on accounts receivable aging and customer account status.
General Duties:
- Provide administrative support to the finance team, including assisting with reporting and audits as needed.
- Contribute to the development of efficient processes and systems as the company grows.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial data and sensitive information.
- Assist with any other finance-related tasks as needed in a startup environment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable is a plus, especially in a startup or small business environment.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
