Accounts Payable Clerk

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Job description

The safety and wellbeing of our customers and employees is our top priority. Most of our Corporate office operates remotely as we continue to closely monitor COVID-19 updates at the national and local levels (some positions may operate on-site).

Populus is an amazing company where our employees stay because they love their teams and the growth opportunities. Additionally, we offer a competitive 401K match, a generous paid time off package, and Health Benefits.

Our mission is to provide a broad range of quality financial products and services delivered with best-in-class customer service. We work and lead with integrity, and we celebrate employees who exemplify our values. Come join our team!

The Accounts Payable Clerk performs a variety of routine and assigned clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures. Receives, reviews, and processes all accounts payable documentation. Prepares and distributes accounts payable checks. Handles accounts payable inquiries from accounting, other departments, and vendors.

Major Responsibilities

• Processes check runs for accounts payable checks.
• Open and sort incoming mail.
• Assists in the preparation and delivering of reimbursement checks.
• Processes vendor invoices; prepares and mails vendor checks.
• Responsible for filing checks and maintaining files.
• Works with vendors and company personnel on processing invoices and payments.
• Performs related assignments as required.

Key Competencies

• Financial Management
• Thoroughness
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving
• Flexible
• Customer Focus
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Internal/External Interactions

• Accounting Team
• Vendors

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; some college preferred, but not required.
• A minimum of one-year accounts payable or related experience.
• JD Edwards experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.
• Working knowledge of the AS/400, a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics 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. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EEO Statement

Populus Financial Group provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.