Accounts Payable Clerk - Entry Level with $1,500 Sign-On

APAC-Central Inc in; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly pay

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

APAC Central Inc. in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable Clerk to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative finance environment. You will process invoices, enter vendor data, analyze charges, and prepare payments with a focus on accuracy and timely vendor satisfaction.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED, strong data entry and Excel skills, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in a data processing environment or 1+ year with full cycle accounts payable responsibilities.
• Strong alpha/numeric data entry skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to read, follow, and implement written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), email, and a passion for learning new technologies.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to meet individual and group deadlines.
• Comfortable interacting across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Process and pay invoices, vouchers, and check requests with precision, following departmental policies and procedures.
• Enter vendor invoices, expense reports, and miscellaneous vouchers into our system efficiently and accurately.
• Analyze invoices and expense reports, allocating charges to the proper accounts and cost centers.
• Reconcile processed transactions by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Schedule and prepare payments, ensuring timely vendor satisfaction.
• Respond to vendor and department manager inquiries with professionalism and problem-solving acumen.
• Proactively collaborate with other teams to secure approvals and complete documentation.
• Manage incoming mail and prepare checks for distribution.
• Assist with accounts payable accruals and support additional assignments as directed.
• Adapt quickly in a process-driven, fast-paced environment, delivering accurate results both independently and as a team player.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Deadlines

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

APAC Central Inc. in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable Clerk to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative finance environment. You will process invoices, enter vendor data, analyze charges, and prepare payments with a focus on accuracy and timely vendor satisfaction.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED, strong data entry and Excel skills, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced setting.