Accounts Payable Clerk

First Commerce Bank•Lakewood Township, NJ

6h•$20

About The Position

Responsible for completing Accounts Payable Processing daily and assisting the Accounting Department with researching budget variances and account reconciliations.

Requirements

Proficient in English, reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills
Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills
Proficient organizational and process/project management skills
Proficient accounting skills
Knowledge of general ledger accounting and accounts payable
Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office
A minimum of one (1) year’s related experience required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; specialized bank finance/accounting education/training.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Plan software or similar accounting platforms.
Knowledge of accounts receivable processes and travel & expense management.
Prior experience working in a corporate finance or accounting department within the United States.
Ability to analyze account data and identify discrepancies or irregularities.
Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Assists the Accounting Department to ensure proper control of Accounts Payable Processing and general reconciliations of General Ledger Accounts Performs various accounting duties of which the following are illustrative:
Ensure that invoices are processed and properly coded with General Ledger Account Numbers and tax reporting information, so invoices and purchase orders are processed timely and accurately with the associated documentation and approvals.
Communicate with vendors as needed and manage follow-up with various bank personnel for needed information.
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
Assist with daily set-up and maintenance of all new and existing vendors, coordinate sending/receiving of vendor information for paying of checks, ACH and Direct Deposit.
Maintain and file documentation for company.
Assist with timely receipt of W-9’s from new vendors and submission of 1099s to appropriate taxing authorities and vendors.
Demonstrates the ability to handle a high-volume, high-risk process maintaining quality standards with adhering to policy and procedures.
Maintain and track accounts payable transactions for Budgetary Purposes.
Assists with preparation for various audits and regulatory exams by gathering materials, assists with preparation of assigned schedules.
Assists with accounting reconciliations.
Implements strategies to achieve goals assigned to the Accounting Department as established in the Finance Division's annual strategic plan; assists in the development of the annual budget for the department and adheres to budget parameters.
Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.
Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, etc.; ensures that the department and all personnel adhere to the same.
Perform tasks which are supportive in nature of the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances.