Accounts Payable Clerk
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Description
We are in the Life Sciences industry, based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, and we're currently seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. In this role, you'll be tasked with managing our payment obligations, maintaining organized financial records, and assisting in improving our payment processing procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Efficiently process high-volume transactions to ensure the financial health of our organization
• Maintain and manage vendor invoicing, ensuring efficient invoice processing and organized record-keeping
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments to clarify financial discrepancies and ensure accurate bookkeeping
• Aid in the preparation of reports related to accounts payable for management review
• Assist in the execution of payments and manage vendor relations
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of systems for managing financial records
• Ensure costs are correctly posted to the corresponding G/L accounts in the system
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes to guarantee timely and accurate financial reporting
• Contribute to streamlining the accounts payable process by identifying areas for performance improvement
• Handle daily cash reporting responsibilities, including timely posting of cash disbursement to the G/L system for applicable payments
Requirements
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) procedures and operations.
• Experience with executing Check Runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Knowledge of Coding Invoices and the ability to accurately assign expense categories.
• Strong skills in Invoice Processing, with an emphasis on efficiency and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and formulas.
• Experience with ERP software, with a specific focus on its financial and accounting modules.
• Familiarity with the Healthcare/Life Sciences industry and its specific financial requirements and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, for liaising with suppliers and internal departments.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• A relevant qualification in finance, accounting or a related field would be beneficial.
• Prior experience in a similar role within the Healthcare/Life Sciences industry would be an advantage.
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