Accounts Payable Specialist

Gateway Group Personnel; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,100 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an Accounting Clerk to manage vendor payments and perform various accounting tasks. Responsibilities include processing invoices, conducting data entry for payables, and closing activities monthly. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 2-5 years of relevant experience. This role is based on-site in the Memphis, TN area, offering a salary range of $65,100 to $110,000.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience processing payables preferred.
• Proficient in generally accepted accounting principles.
• Emotional intelligence and effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manages payments to vendors by examining and approving invoices.
• Daily data entry for payables and weekly checks as needed.
• Produces month-end close activities according to plan.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to handle large volumes

Ability to manage competing priorities

Strong organizational skills

Ability to succeed in a team environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Manages the day to day activities of making payments to vendors for products and services provided by examining and approving invoices for payment, then utilizing accounting systems to create payments and check runs.

Responsibilities:

• Printing checks and matching the proper backup documentation
• Three way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, receiving documents, and invoices (about 800 invoices per month)
• Daily data entry for payables
• Weekly and manual checks as needed
• Produces month end close activities according to plan by the 4th of the month
• Proper GL (general ledger) coding of invoices
• Reconcile credit card statements
• JL Reporting
• Month end

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle large volumes
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet constant deadlines
• Ability to succeed in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• 2-5 years of experience processing payables preferred
• Ability to achieve monthly deadlines for processing and closing
• Ability to work with and through the purchasing department to get things done
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Emotional intelligence and team player

Note: This role is on site in the Memphis, TN area. If you do not live in the Memphis Metro area please do not apply.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting

Locations: Collierville, TN; Memphis, TN

Compensation: Collierville, TN $70,000.00-$77,000.00; Memphis, TN $65,100.00-$110,000.00