ARRC Technology
Bakersfield, CA
$20-$22 per hour | Full-time

SUMMARY: 

We are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Clerk to be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. Accounts Payable Clerks are responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices related to accounts payables. They also track purchase orders and process payments that come into the company’s accounting department from suppliers or customers. A proper accounts payable clerk produces accurate, timely, and valuable work. They must pay attention to detail. They may also be responsible for keeping up-to-date records of company purchases and organizing account statements that will help facilitate financial reports like profit margins. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures 
2. Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data 
3. Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted. 
4. Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements 
5. Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients 
6. Generate reports detailing accounts’ payables status 
7. Understand expense accounts and cost centers 
8. Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.) 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk 
2. Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles 
3. Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records 
4. Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers 
5. Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software 
6. Proficiency in English and MS Office is mandatory. Great Plains accounting knowledge and knowledge of ConnectWise are preferred. 
7. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail 
8. Associate degree considered, degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred.