We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Collierville, Tennessee. In this role, you will handle the full cycle of accounts payable processes while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. This position requires excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing and payment approvals.<br>• Perform account reconciliations to ensure financial records are accurate and up-to-date.<br>• Code invoices appropriately and verify all supporting documentation for compliance.<br>• Conduct regular check runs and ensure timely payments to vendors.<br>• Input and maintain accurate data within accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP, or QuickBooks.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis related to accounts payable.<br>• Maintain organized records and assist with audits or financial reviews.<br>• Communicate with vendors to address payment inquiries and resolve issues.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our client's team in Memphis, Tennessee. This role involves managing invoice processing, ensuring accurate coding, and supporting efficient financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of accounts payable processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process invoices promptly and accurately to ensure timely payments.</p><p>• Verify and code invoices according to company policies and procedures.</p><p>• Conduct check runs and oversee payment distributions.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records of all accounts payable transactions for auditing purposes.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors to resolve discrepancies or issues with invoices.</p><p>• Utilize Yardi property management software to manage accounts payable tasks.</p><p>• Apply Excel formulas to support reporting and analysis of financial data.</p><p>• Assist in month-end closing processes related to accounts payable.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations.</p><p>• Provide support to the finance team with additional administrative tasks as needed.</p>
<p>This role is a key member of the team and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of Accounts Payable disbursements across a multi-site manufacturing organization. The position partners closely with Procurement, Operations, Treasury, and external vendors to resolve issues efficiently, maintain strong internal controls, and support timely financial reporting. The role also leads audit coordination within the procure-to-pay function and provides strong mentorship, leadership, and development for the Accounts Payable team.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team to deliver high performance, engagement, and accountability; hire, train, coach, and develop staff to meet demanding service and accuracy expectations.</li><li>Oversee all Accounts Payable activities, collaborating with Procurement, corporate and plant teams, vendors, and banking partners to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing.</li><li>Coordinate payment runs and related bank interfaces to ensure proper and timely disbursement of funds.</li><li>Perform reconciliations and variance analysis.</li><li>Manage vendor setup and maintenance, ensuring proper payment terms, remittance details, tax reporting (1099), and sales tax treatment, including self-assessment where required.</li><li>Analyze transaction volumes and workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and improved work allocation.</li><li>Develop and report key performance metrics to track individual and departmental performance.</li><li>Lead the implementation of new business processes and financial systems or software enhancements.</li><li>Design, document, and maintain policies, procedures, and process flows to support a strong internal control environment and standardized departmental operations.</li><li>Serve as primary owner for procure-to-pay audit activities, including preparation of workpapers, transaction walkthroughs, and responses to internal and external audit inquiries.</li><li>Continuously evaluate processes and controls, developing and executing improvement plans to enhance effectiveness and compliance.</li><li>Build strong working relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and engagement with onsite and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Participate in onsite meetings and operational reviews to support departmental and organizational objectives.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Qualifications:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required</li><li>MBA and/or CPA preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or people management experience</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, or similarly complex operational environments preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Technical Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li><li>Experience with system integrations, reconciliations, and financial balancing processes</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>