Accounts Payable Clerk

at  Smithville Communications

Direct applicants only. We are not seeking 3rd party recruitment services at this time.
Smithville is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. The Accounts Payable Clerk will primarily process invoices, reimbursements, and payment requests. This position will also provide financial, administrative, and clerical support to the Accounting & Finance Team.
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support in controlling expenses through the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities. This position plays a critical supportive role in the ongoing development of Accounts Payable procedures. This includes timely and efficient tracking, processing, validation, and payment of vendor invoices; proper application of Sales Tax; account reconciliation. Maintenance of accurate vendor records, provide fiscal controls through Smithville policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Provides exceptional communication with both vendors and internal customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Attention to detail; high level of accuracy.
• 3+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
• Critical thinking skills; analyze situations, identify potential solutions, and make effective decisions.
• Self-motivated and resourceful; ability to work independently
• Strong ability to ask questions as you learn
• Good time management skills: ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to manage changing priorities and achieve timely, accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with various team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with computer, document scanner, printer, and copier.

• Process full-cycle accounts payable activity including invoices, credit memos, statements, approvals, and weekly disbursements.
• Validate proper GL coding and application of sales and use tax for all AP activity in accordance with Telecommunications accounting guidelines.
• Reconcile employee and corporate credit card accounts.
• Maintain vendor records and process annual 1099 filings.
• Prepare various Accounts Payable related balance sheet reconciliations and other tasks to fulfill the requirements for monthly close calendar, internal and external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure internal controls are followed and maintained as related to the accounts payable function.