We are seeking an accounts payable clerk for a local company in the Emporia, KS area. 

Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

Starts at $16.50 an hour, based on experience. 

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the company.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

•        Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.

•        Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.

•         Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents.

•        Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.

•          Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.

•          Records entry of verified documentation and distributes petty cash.

•          Creates and issues 1099 at year-end.

•        Assist in the month-end close process.

•        Other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

•          Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.

•        Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.

•          Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.

•        Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

•         Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Education and Experience:

•          High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred.

•        Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

•          Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.