Creditors Clerk

Joubert & Associates; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

AP software training

Virtual team support

Health & wellness

Job summary

Joubert & Associates is seeking a meticulous Remote Accounts Payable Specialist to manage all aspects of the accounts payable function from a home-based office. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with AP software and systems, capable of working independently to meet deadlines.

This fully remote position offers the flexibility to contribute essential financial operations support to the company from anywhere, with opportunities to advance in training on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree in accounting preferred.
• 2+ years in accounts payable or similar role.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero) and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of AP processes and best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices with accurate coding and approvals.
• Prepare and schedule timely payments via EFTs, cheques, or other methods.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the AP ledger and ensure accurate recording of transactions.
• Assist with month-end closing and AP policies/procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Remote work

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous Remote Accounts Payable Specialist to manage all aspects of the accounts payable function from a home-based office. This role is integral to ensuring timely and accurate payment processing and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with AP software and systems, capable of working independently to meet deadlines. This position offers the flexibility of fully remote work, allowing the successful candidate to contribute essential financial operations support to the company regardless of their location.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper coding and approvals.


• Prepare and schedule timely payments to vendors via electronic funds transfer, cheques, or other methods.


• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or outstanding issues.


• Maintain the accounts payable ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded appropriately.


• Respond to vendor inquiries and assist with month-end closing procedures related to AP.


• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of AP policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role.


• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and MS Excel.


• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and best practices.


• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage workload independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary for a remote role.


• Fully remote work arrangement, providing significant work-life balance.


• Opportunities for training in advanced AP software and processes.


• A supportive virtual team environment with regular communication.


• Contribution towards health and wellness programs.