Job Title: Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk
Job Description: A company in Santa Clarita is looking for an Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk with experience in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing and processing accounts payable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves working closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, and the finance team to ensure timely and accurate payment processing, adherence to company policies, and seamless financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Invoice Processing: Receive, review, and verify invoices with proper documentation, including purchase orders, receipts, and approvals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Vendor Management: Build positive relationships with vendors through communication of payment statuses and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Data Entry: Accurately enter invoice details, payment data, and other financial information into the accounting system.
• Expense Management: Process employee expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, inventory, and logistics teams to confirm invoicing aligns with inventory receipts and manufacturing schedules.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies related to accounts payable.
Qualifications:
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar manufacturing ERP systems).
• Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and general accounting practices.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing high volumes of transactions.
• Familiarity with three-way matching (invoice, purchase order, receiving report) and vendor terms that are common in manufacturing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to address inquiries across teams and answer vendor concerns.