QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of three years’ accounts payable experience. Professional services background considered an asset.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong working knowledge of ELITE highly desirable.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• A strong service orientation.
• A positive and willing attitude.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate (both oral and written) in a professional, mature, and courteous manner.
• The ability to work well independently and in a team setting.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for accurately processing vendor invoices, cost recovery transactions and expense reports in a timely manner. The AP Clerk will work with our lawyers, legal assistants, and third-party vendors to ensure timely processing of payment and resolving invoice and/or payment related issues.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all vendor invoices, expense reports and credit card statements are accurately processed and recorded within an appropriate time frame with the appropriate approvals.
• Produce cost recovery transactions that are accurately processed and reconciled, and exceptions are resolved in a timely manner.
• Process timely payment of vendor invoices.
• Maintain and update vendor records within an appropriate timeframe.
• Investigate and respond to inquiries received from internal and external business partners within the outlined timeframe.
• Complete cross-training in another area of the team to support team functions as needed.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as needed.