Accounts Payable Clerk

Mercer Transportation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness incentives

Gift cards wellness incentives

Paid Time Off

Company-paid Life and LTD

Dental, Vision, FSA, STD

Job summary

Mercer Transportation, headquartered in Louisville, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team. You will enter transactions, review expenses, and ensure accurate coding and timely disbursements.

You should have a high school diploma, 3 years of clerical experience, proficiency with MS Office, and knowledge of basic accounting principles. Onsite role with standard weekday hours, competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of clerical experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, systems and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, and to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely entry of transactions into accounting software.
• Work with department managers to ensure transactions have a valid business purpose, coding, and approval.
• Review employee expense statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure disbursements are made timely.
• Reconcile and code weekly credit card transactions.
• Prepare annual 1099s.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Accounting knowledge

Excellent verbal and written comms

Organizational skills

Independent/Team work

Education

High School Diploma (or GED)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Louisville, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1008

Salary Range: $21.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Onsite | Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Mercer Transportation is consistently ranked among the top carriers in the U.S. For over 40 years, we’ve built our reputation as one of the nation’s leading owner-operator companies by valuing honesty, professional freedom, and experience.

What You Get

• Mercer pays over $7,500/year toward your health insurance
• Pay as little as $0/month for Employee-Only health insurance coverage by qualifying for our Wellness Rate
• Earn up to $300/year in gift cards through wellness incentives
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-paid: Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional benefits: Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Short-Term Disability

What You’ll Do

• Accurate and timely entry of transactions into accounting software.
• Works with department managers to ensure transactions have a valid business purpose, coding, and approval.
• Review employee expense statements for accuracy and compliance with company guidelines.
• Ensures disbursements are made timely.
• Reconciles and codes weekly credit card transactions.
• Responsible for the preparation of annual 1099s.
• Performs other duties as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate); Three (3) years of clerical experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, systems, and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey information effectively and provide others with a clear understanding of information.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop systems and processes.
• Ability to work independently or as a team on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Use keyboard, mouse, 10-key calculator, and other office equipment with proficiency.

May be subject to the following screening requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.