Accounts Payable Clerk

Atkinson Candy Company *Job Title:* Accounts Payable Clerk *Job Category:* Office Work *Department/Group:* Office *Job Backup:* Tina Ebarb – Asst.
Controller *Level/Salary Range:* $15-$17 DOE *Position Type:* Full Time *HR Contact:* Sonia Diaz *Reports to:* Misty Woodard – Controller *Job Description* *ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK :* Accounts payable clerks is responsible for all accounts payable functions for the company.
Process full AP Cycle – Invoice intake through payment processing.
*KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*: * Maintain vendor files * Responsible for processing and paying all invoices * Research and approve and set up new vendors * Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors * Track all outgoing payments * Verify expense reports * Negotiate with vendors and service providers to secure discounts * Reconcile vendor statements * Ability to correspond effectively with vendors * Assist with audits * Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures * Maintain 1099 vendor files for accuracy and up to date W9’s for tax reporting * Management and reconciliation for multiple credit card accounts * Performs other related duties as assigned.
*Qualifications and Skills:* * Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk * Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles * Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting and financial records * Strong Data entry skills * Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and accounting software * Proficiency in English and in MS Office * Detail-oriented, good organizational skills, problem solver, and meeting deadlines are a _*must*_ * Ability for work well with others * High school diploma or equivalent required; accounting/associates degree preferred.
* At least two years of related experience required.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.
00 - $17.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Accounts payable: 2 years (Required) Language: * English (Required) Work Location: In person