Accounts Payable Clerk jobs in Mississippi

The role of the Accounts Payable involves providing financial and clerical support to the organization. Their role is to complete payments and control expenses by processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. Ensure bills are paid in a timely manner. Assist/cross train with Accounts Receivable when needed. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must. Company pays for employee health and dental when 90-day probationary period is complete. Candidate can participate in a company 401K plan when the requirements are met.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
• Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel or Google Sheets.
• Sufficient skills using other accounting software, office equipment and other business systems.
• Ability to carry out financial computations quickly and accurately.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and display appropriate office etiquette.
• Eager to take on new challenges and improve processes.
• Ability to work independently and well with other team members.
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• History of working closely with others to cultivate a positive environment, conducive to growing a business together.

Please complete the skills test.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 1 year (Preferred)
• Accounts receivable: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person