St. Louis Cardinals Looking for Accounts Payable Clerk (Full-Time) at St Louis, MO Full Time

The role is responsible for reviewing, entering, and processing all check requests, approved invoices and contracts for the organization and its subsidiaries. The role is responsible for ensuring proper authorization, documentation and support are present for payment request. The position will be issuing 1099s and maintaining vendor database for all external vendors. It responsible for maintaining historical transaction records and providing other clerical support necessary to support the organization’s payment processes and objectives.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Input invoices to be paid on a weekly basis according to terms in to accounting software. Responsible for verifying that payment requests contain proper documentation, are in compliance with authorized approval guidelines, and are properly coded for inclusion in to the Company financial records.
• Complete 1099 preparation and distribution responsibilities including form preparation, accumulation of W-9s and coordination with other departments to ensure completeness of information being distributed and to comply with various taxing authorities requirements.
• Ensure proper use tax is added and recorded for payments to vendors where applicable to comply with state taxing requirements.
• Serve as point of contact for vendor inquiries regarding status of payments as well as maintaining and collecting appropriate vendor information.
• Provide other clerical support as necessary to support accounts payable processes.

Education And Experience Required

• Associate degree in Accounting or combination of education and experience in Accounts Payable role in medium sized organization
• Knowledge of Great Plains Accounts Payable Module
• Time management and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Education And Experience Preferred

• Associates degree in Accounting and/or 4+ years experience in Accounts Payable role
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment without sacrificing attention to detail
• Proficient in Great Plains Accounts Payable Module
• Knowledgeable in sales and use tax law