Description

We are looking to add an Accounts Payable Clerk to our team in the transport industry based in Phoenix, Arizona. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining vendor relationships, ensuring document compliance, monitoring invoice workflows, and providing excellent customer service. This role involves direct communication with vendors and conducting necessary follow-ups to maintain smooth operations.

Responsibilities:

• Execute new vendor onboarding activities while establishing and maintaining positive vendor relationships

• Validate business entities and ensure the accuracy of vendor information

• Input vendor banking and tax information, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of documents

• Audit business entity and banking information to prevent fraudulent vendors from being activated

• Act as the central point of contact for vendor-related concerns, identifying issues, conducting follow-ups, and providing problem resolution

• Verify invoice information and conduct necessary follow-ups with vendors

• Review the Accounts Payable mailbox daily for vendor queries and respond to them in a timely manner

• Conduct training for department personnel as directed and provide recommendations for additional training when necessary

• Handle a high volume of incoming phone calls and emails, answering and directing inquiries as necessary

• Research returned checks and ensure appropriate corrections and updates are made to the vendor for future payments.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation

• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)

• Familiarity with Check Runs

• Ability to perform Coding Invoices

• Skilled in Data Entry

• Proficient in Invoice Processing

• Expertise in Microsoft Excel

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles

• High degree of confidentiality and discretion

• Good problem-solving and analytical skill

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