What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at Summit Fleet?
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Clerk position plays a crucial role in the daily operations of our market-leading business model. They will be responsible for the payables process, as well as compliance with policies and practices of Summit Fleet. The AP Clerk will report to our Corporate Controller.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Training in all aspects of an established accounting department in a high-growth environment to ensure you get the big-picture view of our Company
- Entering in all vendor invoices into accounting software (Certinia) in a timely matter
- Paying vendors on time
- Managing the AP inbox
- Calling vendors as needed
- Helping with month-end closing
- Recommending process improvements for efficiency and for enhancing our business model
- Fully participating in our culture of success and how we view Accountability, Communication, Customer Focus, Dependability, Innovation, and Teamwork
- Assisting with audits
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Skills
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors, customers and company contacts
- Capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment along with organization under expected timelines
- Team player who works well with all internal departments
- Motivated self-starter, willing to roll up sleeves and learn new processes and refine current ones
- Innovative individual determined to assist in automation of routine functions to then move on to more complex challenging opportunities in the organization
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to perform the above duties with little supervision
Education and/or Experience
- 1-3 years’ experience working in a finance or accounting role
- 1-3 years’ experience using accounting ERP systems
