The Senior Accounting Clerk is responsible for high volume transaction processing and responding to vendor and internal inquiries with a customer service focus. Processing includes the entry of Accounts Payable transactions including 3-way match and non-purchase order invoice entry, disbursement related entries, the intake and sorting of incoming correspondence from vendors (mail, e-mail, fax), as well as identifying exceptions to the standard processes according to the department's policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retrieve, open and prepare Accounts Payable mail for ingestion into the process.

• Receive, review and prepare multi-currency invoices according to standard procedures for entry into AP module for payment
• Accurate and timely entering of Accounts Payable data into an integrated ERP system to realize all eligible cash discounts where appropriate and meet A/P's processing SLA's and KPI's
• Ensure proper tax codes are applied to vendor invoices per policy
• Timely and accurate filing of vendor invoices and correspondence (physical and electronic)
• Properly identify, log and forward exceptions for error resolution
• Communicate with vendors and internal personnel in a timely and professional manner to resolve issues
• Assure compliance with all company and legal/regulatory requirements (SOX, GBS, internal/external audit, and IRS)
• Run and maintain standard reports associated with accounts payable activities
• Act as vacation coverage for those in the department as needed
• Essential close functions for accounts payable accrual
• Pushing vendor payments, daily
• Other projects as assigned by management.

The Individual:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent business-related degree
• Experience: 2 - 3 years of accounts payable experience
• Software:

• • Experience with MS Office products, especially Excel.

• Incumbent Characteristics:

• • Problem solving capabilities
  • High volume processing experience
  • Strong organizational skills; attention to detail; dependable and flexible
  • Able to work effectively with in a team environment, as well with customers and external parties
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment

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