Accounts Payable Clerk

Utility Supply and Construction Company; Reed City (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Supply & Construction Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our growing team. This full-time role handles invoice processing, vendor payments, and ledger reconciliation.

You will maintain accurate records, assist with month-end close, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while safeguarding confidential information. Strong Excel and accounting software skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and accounting software.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, sort, code, and match invoices; set invoices up for payment and enter/upload them into the system.
• Track expenses and process expense reports.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers, check runs, and reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements, correct discrepancies, and maintain up-to-date vendor files.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including reconciling accounts payable ledger to the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate historical records.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees, including inter and intra-departmental staff, customers, contractors, owners, and suppliers.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

Utility Supply & Construction Company is looking to a hire a full-time Accounts Payable Clerk to join our growing team!

Essential Job Functions:

• Review, verify, sort, code, and match invoices; set invoices up for payment and enter/upload them into the system.
• Track expenses and process expense reports.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers, check runs, and reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements, correct discrepancies, and maintain up-to-date vendor files.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including reconciling accounts payable ledger to the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate historical records.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees, including inter and intra-departmental staff, customers, contractors, owners, and suppliers.
• Ensure confidentiality of contractual agreements, customer information, and pricing structures.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and accounting software.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.