Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Summary

This position is a support function within the overall finance department. This position is responsible for collecting, comparing vendor invoices to issued purchase orders culminating in the payment of appropriate funds to suppliers.

Responsibilities

Obtain supplier invoices, receiving documents and other supporting documentation then examines, codes appropriately, and posts to the accounting system. Prepare checks for printing. Prepare hand checks as needed. Handle all supplier A / P queries and follow up. Coordinate and resolves with buyers all cost discrepancies and tracks using a cost discrepancy log. Other tasks assigned by financial lead.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting Preferred. Experience : Entry-level position. Professional Skills : Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and Excel. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data. Describe the most important decisions made by this position. Most important decisions made fully independently : Proper coding of supplier invoices.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT : Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.