Accounts Payable Merchandise Clerk

The Cato Corporation; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cato Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk with strong Excel and Outlook skills. The role involves matching online receipts to vendor invoices, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining meticulous payment records.

You will communicate with vendors and support AP processes in a fast-paced retail environment. Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of retail AP experience, are proficient typists with 10-key by touch, and capable of handling multiple clerical duties including

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 10-key by touch.
• 0–2 years retail accounts payable experience preferred.
• Proficient in Excel & Outlook.
• Experience with automated AP system desired.

Responsibilities

• Match online merchandise receipts to vendor invoices.
• Resolve invoice match discrepancies.
• Numerically file processed invoices, charge backs, return memos, etc.
• Respond to vendor telephone inquiries.
• Open, code, sort and distribute department mail.
• Pull backup documentation for vendor payments and cross verify for accuracy.
• Prepare weekly payment reviews using Oracle reports and Excel.
• Finalize and file completed payment documentation packets.
• Make vendor calls to solicit anticipation/early payment income.
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

10-key by touch

Excel

Outlook

Light typing

Automated A/P system

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Automated A/P system

Job description

• Match on-line merchandise receipts to vendor invoices
• Resolve invoice match discrepancies
• Numerically file processed invoices, charge backs, return memos, etc.
• Respond to vendor telephone inquiries
• Open, code, sort and distribute department mail
• Pull backup documentation for vendor payments and cross verify for accuracy
• Participate in the weekly payment review preparation using Oracle reports and Excel spreadsheets
• Finalize and file completed payment documentation packets
• Make vendor telephone calls to solicit anticipation/early payment income
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Various weekly/monthly report preparation
• Vendor Account research and documentation as needed
• Box and reset pending and paid files annually

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 10 key by touch
• 0 to 2 years prior retail A/P experience
• PC experience (Microsoft Office) Specifically Excel & Outlook essential
• Light typing
• Experience with automated A/P system preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to match on-line merchandise receipts to vendor invoices
• Ability to numerically file processed invoices, charge backs and return memos, and verify checks to supporting detail for propriety
• Ability to communicate with vendors by telephone and answer inquiries
• Ability to answer and research written correspondence from vendors
• Ability to resolve invoice match discrepancies
• Ability to communicate with vendors for anticipation solicitation

Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-free workplace
You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by the company.