A-P associate

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable Clerk to support the finance department. The role involves collecting supplier invoices, comparing them to purchase orders, and issuing payments to suppliers.

Candidates should have a finance or accounting degree (bachelor’s or associate preferred), proficient Word and Excel skills, and strong verbal and written English. The position requires data analysis, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Entry-level position.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excel

Word

Verbal communication

Written communication

English language

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

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 examine, code appropriately, and post to the accounting system.
• Prepare checks for printing.
• Prepare hand checks as needed.
• Handle all supplier A/P queries and follow up.
• Coordinate and resolve cost discrepancies with buyers and track 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.