Accounts Payable Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY:

 The Accounts Payable Clerk will support the Finance department with routine and non-routine duties focused on reviewing and verifying vendor invoices, coding and processing employee travel and expense credit card charges, processing payments, reconciling invoices and record keeping.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process check requests and expense reports on a regular basis
• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices
• Maintain a large number of vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable
• Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies
• Audit and process credit card bills
• Address and respond to vendor inquiries 

Note:

• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred

Experience and/or Training 

• 2-3 years experience with accounts payable or general accounting
• Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Strong analytic abilities
• Uphold and exhibit the agency’s Core Values
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings
• Ability to work a full-time schedule and have regular attendance at the workplace
• All other work-related duties as assigned
• Work in the NY office at least 1 day a week (Thursday required)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

22 PTO (vacation, sick, wellness and personal days) your first year of employment (5 additional days 2nd year) 

Company Sponsored Medical Employee Reimbursement Plan (MERP)

10% employer retirement contribution after 2 years of employment 

Flexible Summer Fridays 

11 Holidays