Are you ready to take your Accounts Payable (AP) skills to the next level? Spherion is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join the finance team of a major, globally-recognized manufacturing company in the Bowling Green area.
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This is an incredible opportunity to be a critical part of the financial engine for an organization known for its innovation and global reach. You won't just process invoices-you'll be ensuring the smooth operation of a massive enterprise!
What You'll Be Doing: The Excitement Awaits!
Financial Gatekeeper: Be the key player in processing a high volume of invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments that keep the business moving.
Problem Solver: Dive into research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues, turning complex problems into simple solutions.
Master of Detail: Manage vendor accounts, reconcile statements, and prepare checks with precision, maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.
Team Collaborator: Work hand-in-hand with purchasing, inventory, and other departments to streamline the procure-to-pay cycle.
System Savvy: Utilize cutting-edge ERP systems to perform data entry and maintain accurate AP records.
Why You Should Apply: The Perks!
Stability & Growth: Join an established company with a strong international footprint that offers real potential for long-term career development.
Impact: Your work directly contributes to the operational success of a major player in its industry.
Prime Location: Enjoy working in the thriving business environment near the Bowling Green area.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Invoice Processing (High Volume): Execute accurate and timely data entry of vendor invoices across multiple accounting platforms.
3-Way Match: Match incoming invoices with corresponding Purchase Orders (POs) and receiving documentation (when applicable) before processing for payment.
Workflow Management: Manage the routing of invoices to relevant internal stakeholders for required approvals.
Verification and Reconciliation: Perform daily check-off and verification of invoices; conduct a comprehensive review of all invoices prior to the scheduled weekly payment run.
Communication: Serve as a primary contact for vendors and internal departments, communicating clearly to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, or payment inquiries.
Statement Review: Conduct monthly review and reconciliation of vendor statements against company records.
Filing & Archiving: Maintain organized and accurate electronic and/or physical filing of paid invoices.
Other Duties: Assist the AP team with special projects, administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.
Working hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Skills:
Sales & Use Tax Experience: Familiarity with or exposure to Sales & Use Tax regulations.
Multiple System Experience: Experience working with different ERP or accounting software systems.
Vendor Statement Reconciliation: Specific skill in reviewing and reconciling monthly vendor statements.
Education:
No Degree Required
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
High-Volume Data Entry: Proven ability to input data quickly and with high accuracy.
1+ Year AP/Accounting Experience: Foundational knowledge of accounting practices, specifically Accounts Payable workflows.
Invoice Processing Fundamentals: Understanding of how to process invoices, including the core concepts of the 3-Way Match (connecting invoices to Purchase Orders).
Time Management & Organization: Demonstrated ability to prioritize a high volume of work and meet strict daily and weekly deadlines (e.g., payment runs).
Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in verifying invoice details, amounts, and approvals to ensure accurate payments.
Communication Skills: Professional written and verbal communication for corresponding with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies.
Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity as an Accounts Payable Clerk? Bring your meticulous attention to detail and high-volume processing experience to our team! This full-time, temporary role is your chance to immediately impact our accounting workflow.
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).