Accounts Payable Clerk Job Description

An Accounts Payable Clerk job description template to hire for your Accounting department.

About the Accounts Payable Clerk position

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable specialist to help us processing the entire set of corporate invoices received for payment. Your duties will also include managing payments of all company’s creditors in an accurate٫ efficient and timely manner.

Accounts Payable Clerk responsibilities are:

• Manage all accounts and incoming payments and ensure their compliance with financial regulations
• Create and manage bills٫ invoices٫ and bank deposits
• Organize all kinds of financial transactions such as classifying٫ computing٫ posting٫ recording and verifying accounts receivables’ data٫ on a daily basis
• Review the accounts receivable ledger making sure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Take measures to ensure payment of invoices such as sending bill reminders and contacting customers
• Detect problems with clients’ billing issues and help to resolve them
• Prepare detailed financial statements and reports about accounts receivable status and present them to company’s executives and senior managers

Accounts Payable Clerk requirements are:

• 3+ years’ experience of working on a Accounts Payable Clerk or [Accounts Receivable Clerk]
• Significant experience with calculating٫ posting and managing accounting figures and financial records
• Excellent knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Good practical experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Good mathematical and data entry skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Good customer service and negotiation skills
• Accuracy٫ responsibility and close attention to detail
• BS degree in Finance٫ Accounting or Business Administration