A-P associate

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC in Maryland is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable Clerk to support the finance department. You will collect supplier invoices, verify against purchase orders, and prepare payments to suppliers.

The role requires strong Excel and Word skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to analyze data and resolve discrepancies. Training will be provided for proper coding of invoices and vendor queries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Entry-level position.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Code and post supplier invoices and supporting docs to the accounting system.
• Prepare checks for printing.
• Prepare hand checks as needed.
• Handle all supplier A/P queries and follow up.
• Coordinate with buyers to resolve cost discrepancies and log them.
• Support the finance lead with assigned tasks.

Skills

Word

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Finance or Accounting Preferred

Job description

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