Accounts Payable Clerk

SMC Corporation of America; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Corporation of America seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to ensure accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices in a structured, control-driven environment. You will maintain vendor records, assist in month-end close, and respond to inquiries with professionalism.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and collaboration with internal teams, as well as ongoing process improvements in accounts payable workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 1–2 years in accounts payable or accounting support.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software; accurate data entry.
• Effective communication with vendors and internal teams.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely with proper coding and authorization.
• Match PO, receipt, and invoice to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and up-to-date contact and payment information.
• Reconcile AP transactions and assist with month- and year-end closing.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues promptly.
• Assist in preparing AP reports and summaries for management.
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and accounting regulations.
• Support audits by providing documentation and responding to requests.
• Contribute to AP workflow improvements and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Continuous learning

Strong data entry accuracy

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures. This role will ensure compliance with internal controls and assisting in maintaining up-to-date financial records related to accounts payable activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper coding and authorization.
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure all contact and payment information is up to date.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues professionally and promptly.
• Assist in the preparation of accounts payable reports and summaries for management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and relevant accounting regulations.
• Support audits by providing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Contribute to process improvements in accounts payable workflows.
• Support financial projects and initiatives as assigned by the supervisor, contributing to cross-functional collaboration and timely execution.

All other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Working conditions are typical for an office environment.
• Work requires extensive work using a computer.
• Maintain seated posture/position for eight or more hours per day.
• Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the systems being supported.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting support preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong accuracy in data entry and invoice processing.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal departments.
• Commitment to continuous learning and skillset development.

Company Description

SMC Corporation of America is a part of a global organization that supports our customers in every industrialized country and is the U.S. subsidiary of SMC Corporation based in Japan. Since its establishment, SMC has been a leader in pneumatic technology, providing the various industries with technology and products to support automation based on the guiding principle of “contributing to automation labor savings in industry.” Over the past 50+ years, SMC's products have become established as a recognized international brand through sales, technical, supply and after sale services in world markets. Sales have grown to achieve a 30% global market share.

Subsidiaries and joint ventures have been setup in a total of 53 countries. Production facilities are located in 30 countries. In addition, a sales network extends throughout 83 countries, with local services in 500 locations. SMC offers technology accumulated through the years, engineers that bring it to life in new products, production capacity which can deliver a variety of products in a short time, and an extensive sales network in the U.S. and throughout the world.

With its goal of ever more advanced automation, and using its many achievements as a base, SMC is developing high-quality, highly reliable products to contribute to automation in industry, as well as in familiar areas of everyday life.