Company Confidential Looking for Accounts Payable Clerk at SAINT LOUIS, MO Full Time

Payables Clerk

We are looking for a skilled accounts payable clerk to be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.  We utilize Sage 300

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and incoming invoices in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data.
• Light receptionist duties which include some phone work, arranging fed ex and UPS shipments as required
• Assist with remote project setups including calling vendors to provide supplies, arranging travel and calling for site inspections.
• Prepare bills, invoices, sort and distribute mail.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Verify vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Facilitate payment of invoices due
• Work closely with CFO and Project Managers to ensure timely and accurate posting of accounts payable invoices.

Skills

• Prefer some working experience as accounts payable clerk however we will train the right person 
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office.  
• Desire to learn and grow the job along with an ability to work with others 
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• HS diploma and previous work experience.