Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable ClerkPerform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions for New Life Christian Fellowship and Providence School.Main Job Tasks and ResponsibilitiesGenerate purchase orders from approved online requisitionsReview and verify invoices and check requestsSort, code and match invoices with purchase ordersSet invoices up for paymentEnter and upload invoices into systemTrack expenses and process expense reportsPrepare and perform check runsPost transactions to journals, ledgers and other recordsReconcile accounts payable transactionsPrepare analysis of accountsMonitor accounts to ensure payments are up to dateResearch and resolve invoice discrepancies and issuesMaintain vendor filesCorrespond with vendors and respond to inquiriesAssist with month and year end closingProvide supporting documentation for auditsType periodic reports and other recordsEducation and ExperienceKnowledge of accounts payableKnowledge of general accounting proceduresKnowledge of relevant accounting softwareProficient in data entry and managementAccounts payable or general accounting experience (preferred)Familiarity with the use of excel spreadsheetBasic understanding of principles of finance, bookkeeping and accountingKey CompetenciesOrganizing and prioritizingAttention to detail and accuracyConfidentialityJudgmentVerbal and nonverbal communication skillsInformation management skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamworkAbility to meet deadlinesPunctual, dependable and consistentRequirementsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and data entry accuracyStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to multitask and work independentlyHigh School diploma or equivalent required; experience in a non-profit or fundraising role preferred, but not required