Accounts Payable Clerk

Full Time Position with benefits in Orland Park medical office
Overview:
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for performing a range of accounting and clerical tasksrelated to the accounting function. This generally includes receiving,processing, and verifying invoices; tracking and recording purchases; processing payments; bank reconciliations; general ledger; and data analyst.
Accountabilities/Nature and Scope

• Receives and verifiesexpense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with accountbalances and other office records
• Facilitates payment ofvendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewingorders, verifying pricing and resolving discrepancies
• Ensures outstandingobligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, andissues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed
• Assists with accountingrecords and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions
• Assists with reporting ofsales tax
• Other related duties asassigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be reliable andtrustworthy
• 1 year of accounting experience preferable
• Must be proficient in MicrosoftOffice Suite or related programs
• Must be able to learnother accounting software systems
• Excellent organizationalskills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentialand meticulous records

Education and Experience:

• High school diplomarequired; Business or Accounting degree preferred
• Certified AccountsPayable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred

Qualifications:
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.
What is our accounting software? MS Great Plains