Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Saint Louis, Missouri. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining efficient financial operations, ensuring accuracy in invoice processing, payment preparation, and vendor management. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a well-organized accounting team while developing your expertise in accounts payable functions.

Responsibilities:

- Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices in compliance with company policies.

- Perform three-way matching by verifying invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents, resolving discrepancies as needed.

- Prepare and execute weekly payment runs, including checks, wire transfers, and other methods, adhering to authorization guidelines.

- Reconcile vendor statements with internal records, identifying and correcting any discrepancies.

- Assist with month-end closing tasks such as generating accounts payable aging reports, accruals, and reconciliations.

- Process payroll and reconcile bi-weekly payroll data, including payroll tax information.

- Recommend and implement improvements to accounts payable workflows to enhance efficiency.

- Support audit processes by providing documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.

- Manage vendor profiles, ensuring accurate setup and maintenance of payment terms, tax IDs, and W-9 forms.

- Collaborate with vendors to evaluate performance and maintain strong supplier relationships. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable or related roles.

- Proficiency in invoice coding, processing, and payment preparation.

- Strong understanding of three-way matching processes.

- Familiarity with reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies.

- Experience with payroll preparation and payroll tax reconciliation.

- Ability to identify and recommend process improvements in financial workflows.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Effective communication skills for managing vendor relationships and audit inquiries.

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