Accounting Clerk 2

Job description

Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Clerk 2 is responsible for coordinating accounts payable functions to ensure timely and accurate disbursements to vendors. This role will maintain efficient daily processing of invoices in a computerized setting. The Accounts Payable Clerk 2 must successfully work at a high-volume pace while being able to multitask and maintaining a positive attitude in a team environment. Senior-level position - Generally has more than six years of experience, and/or demonstrated job-relevant knowledge/skills. Has a broad knowledge of the field's standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of standard, complex, and technical tasks; is self-starting, and requires little to no supervision. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions: • Processes and researches vendor invoices according to Company policies on a daily basis for accurate and timely disbursement to vendors • Corresponds with vendors and responds to inquiries • Coordinates with internal and external customers when issues arise • Performs 2 -way and 3 - way matching • Reconciles vendor statements by verifying invoices paid and researching past due invoices • Assists with the annual preparation and filing Federal 1099 reporting including obtaining vendor documentation • Monitors and researches outstanding checks, including taking necessary actions to resolve the issue and re-issue checks if necessary • Provides recommendations on process improvements and procedures that improve efficiency and accuracy within the accounts payable function • Assists with the preparation and completion of the annual "Unclaimed Property Report" • Sorts and matches supporting documentation to invoices • Provides assistance to customers and less experienced team members; responds to financial questions/concerns • Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards • Requires regular and punctual employee attendance • Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Strong accounting knowledge, with understanding of invoices, statements of account, receivables, payables and various forms of payment remittances • Sound knowledge of construction rental equipment industry • Must have strong analytical and organization skills • Advanced Microsoft Office products skills including; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. • Exceptional organizational, planning, self-management, problem solving, time management, and multi-tasking skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to engage with customers, vendors, and peers in order to exchange information, motivate, influence and persuade • Strong research and investigation skills • Ability to reconcile and balance payment transactions • Ability to work in fast-paced environment with f