Accounts Payable Clerk

The-Kerner-Group-1; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings plan with company match

Vacation & Holiday Pay

Medical & Dental coverage

Job summary

The Kerner Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk for its Corporate Office in Williamsburg, VA.

The role focuses on supporting the Accounting Department with routine and non-routine tasks, emphasizing accounts payable, general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have accounting education, at least two years of related experience, and strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills; Great Plains experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Education in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related experience in accounting.
• High level of Excel and Microsoft Office skills; Great Plains experience desirable.
• Strong communication, analytical, and timing abilities.
• Regular and predictable attendance in the corporate office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring and management of general ledger.
• Monitor and review invoice exceptions from AP automation software.
• Reconcile purchases and credit card transactions; process invoices.
• Maintain vendor database for compliance; review monthly vendor statements.
• Prepare account reconciliations and monthly journal entries.
• Assist with forecast/budgeting for various entities; support closing processes.

Skills

Excel

Accounting experience

Communication

Analytical skills

Great Plains

Education

Accounting education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Kerner Group is currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk for its Corporate Office location in beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia.

About Us:

The Kerner Group, Inc. is the parent of one of the most prestigious commercial HVAC businesses in the Hampton Roads region and has been serving the commercial sector since 1946. We are a progressive, growth-oriented company and are currently seeking our next Superstar Team Member.

POSITION DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES: This position’s basic function is to support the Accounting Department with routine duties and non-routine duties with emphasis on accounts payable, general ledger management, all major account reconciliations, journal entry postings, service & project reconciliations, financial reporting, forecast and budgeting for various entities as well as special projects.

Position Duties:

Daily monitoring and management of general ledger

• Monitor and review invoice exceptions from AP automation software
• Reconcile Purchase Card transactions with monthly statement
• Download and process recurring utility invoices
• Maintaining vendor database to ensure insurance and entity compliance
• Review and reconcile monthly vendor statements
• Prepare account reconciliations for general ledger accounts
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Assistance with preparation of forecast/budgeting for various entities
• Miscellaneous research projects as assigned by the Controller
• Provide back up for other accounting positions
• Special Projects
• Review and post various weekly batches (inventory, billing, etc)
• Support the financial close by following up with Service group on billings, and open PO’s

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education in Accounting or related field preferred
• Minimum of two years of related experience in accounting.
• Computer Skills to include a high level of expertise using Excel and other Microsoft Office software. Previous experience using Microsoft Great Plains desirable.
• Ability to effectively communicate, understand, and carry out instructions in both written and oral format
• Analytical skills
• Regular and predictable physical attendance in the corporate office is an essential qualification for this position due to the importance of timing in completing assignments.
• Various Medical Health Insurance tiers & Dental coverage offering company participation
• Elective insurance plans to include Life, Disability, Vision, Flexible Spending, Legal, and various hospital and injury options
• 401k Savings plan with company matching
• Vacation & Holiday Pay

Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.

Subject to random and post-accident drug screening.

The Kerner Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.