Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Due to continuing growth, we are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. The Accounts Payable Clerk is a key part of our team – you will assist in processing accounts and outgoing payments in compliance with firm policies and procedures. The Accounts Payable Clerk will perform day-to-day financial transactions including reviewing bills, invoices and credit card transactions. This person should be driven to excel and provide top-notch client service, ensuring that the work produced adheres to the company’s ethical and professional standards, and contributes to the overall success of the organization.

Who we are:

Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and soon to be wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 41 offices in 14 States with much more growth on the horizon. We fully understand that every employee has different needs, so our unique business model allows for more flexible work arrangements than most firms can offer. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.

What you will do:

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable and other accounting data.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status.
• Preparation and distribution of vendor 1099 statements
• Assist with vendor transition for new acquisitions.
• Accounts payable statement reconciliation to invoices
• Preparation of accounts payable payment file
• Handle vendor communication regarding payables
• Accounts payable research and analysis
  
  

What we look for:

• Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Strong understanding of expense accounts, cost centers, and compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers, 10-Key proficiency a must
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in MS Office
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  
  

What we offer:

• Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing professional services firm.
• Ongoing informal and formal training and development
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) and medical benefits
• Firm sponsored continuing education.