We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Odessa, Texas. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key part in managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate invoice processing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and experience in accounts payable.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and verify incoming invoices to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.<br>• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Maintain accurate financial records and update the accounting system regularly.<br>• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to address payment-related inquiries.<br>• Prepare and process payments, including checks, electronic transfers, and ACH transactions.<br>• Assist in month-end closing activities by providing necessary reports and data.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to manage and track financial transactions effectively.<br>• Monitor accounts payable aging reports to ensure timely payments.<br>• Support audits by providing relevant documentation and information as needed.
• Reviews and manages invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment processing including reconciling invoices to purchase orders, review coding, coding of invoices, and coordinate with district staff to procure documentation and approvals.<br>• Prioritizes invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.<br>• Processes check requests.<br>• Audits and processes credit card and uniform invoices.<br>• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly vendor statements.<br>• Corresponds with vendors and responds to all vendor inquiries.<br>• Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies and issues.<br>• Monitors accounts to ensure payments are up to date.<br>• Data entry of payment records, generates checks, obtains all signatures for checks, and distributes checks accordingly.<br>• Reconciles and maintains the petty cash box on a daily basis.<br>• Collects, maintains, and issues all vendor 1099s, W9s, and submits tax exempt certificates to vendors including setting up accounts with vendors or in the accounting system.<br>• Maintains the titles, insurance cards and registrations.<br>• Maintains records of certificate of insurance for outside services.