Job Description

PropsectBlue seeks an AP/AR Clerk for their client in Richmond, VA!

The Accounts Payable/Receivables Clerk will be responsible for recording financial transactions and purchasing goods and services. This position plays an active role in the timely recording of transactions.
Daily (80%):
• Exhibit understanding of business transactions and operational processes. This includes reviewing financial reports to understand priorities, backlog and delivery and ability to apply generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Enter and process Accounts Payable vouchers for payment & close purchase orders, scan and store invoices electronically.
• Post checks received in mail to customer accounts and post lockbox receipts to customer accounts in A/R System.
• Assist customers and vendors with account inquiries via phone.
• Purchase goods and services from various vendors as requested.
• Enter credit cards in Business Central.
Weekly (20%):
• Print checks, match checks to vouchers and mail payments.
• File vendor invoices.
• Review vendor statements for outstanding balances.
• Assist Director of Accounting with other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a timely and independent manner.
• Must be reliable and punctual. Consistently works 40 hours per week, works the majority of the time independently apart from a few questions and clarifications needed.
• Requires Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Able to voice opinions and ideas when problem-solving to formulate the best path forward.
• Intermediate computer skills in Windows, Office, directory navigation, and file management required.
• Ability to learn, understand and adhere to established policies and procedures. Showcases understanding of established policies and procedures by consistently adhering to them.
• Maintains high ethics. Is respectful and honest. Is caring, friendly and willing to share knowledge and expertise.
• Accounting Certificate or other training is a plus.
• Experience in payables accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics is plus.
Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements:
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting or kneeling
• Must be able to lift with or without mechanical aids on a recurring basis (up to 15 lbs.)
• Finger dexterity and both gross and fine manipulation
• Comprehension of training forms such as Standard Operating Procedures
• Comprehension of orders and ability to answer questions regarding orders to customers