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Accounts Payable Clerk

What does an Accounts Payable Clerk do?

An Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for handling various tasks related to the accounts payable process within an organization. This includes processing invoices from vendors, managing payments and communication with vendors, verifying and processing employee expense reports, reconciling accounts payable transactions, and ensuring adherence to financial regulations and internal controls. Their role is essential in maintaining accurate financial records, managing vendor relationships, and contributing to efficient financial operations.

    Tier 1

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    		 1 to 2
    years of
    experience

    Tier 2

    .

    		 3 to 5
    years of
    experience

    Tier 3

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    		 > 5
    years of
    experience

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Expertise in bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations and accounts payable and receivable.
    • Strong understanding of financial statements and their use in analyzing business performance, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
    • Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, principles, and procedures
    • Preparing a trial balance for the accountants
    • Preparing financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing accounting for information
    • Supporting the clients with a consultative mindset

    Day-to-Day Duties

    • General Ledger/ Balance Sheet Reconciliations
    • Running payroll and generating invoices
    • Journal entries and general ledger accounting.
    • Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting software programs
    • Maintaining records of financial transactions

    SKILLS AND TOOLS

    Soft Skills

    • Strong analytical skills
    • Strong work-ethic
    • Process-oriented person
    • Customer Service skills
    • Ability to multitask
    • Presentation Skills
    • Time management
    • Strategic thinking

    Hard Skills

    • Data Entry
    • Financial Software
    • Invoice Processing
    • Reconciliation Skills
    • Attention to Detail
    • Spreadsheet Proficiency

    Tools

    Quickbooks 70%
    SAP Ariba 90%
    Reporting Tools 80%

    Education

    Common Educational Backgrounds and Careers for this Role:

    • Public Accounting
    • Business administration
    • Forensic Finance
    • Bookkeeping
    • Financial Management
    • Associate’s Degree
    • Bachelor’s Degree
    • Business Management
    • Mathematics
    • Economics

    CANDIDATES TESTS

    Tests & Evaluations for Candidates

    QuickBooks

    QuickBooks Online (UK and US version) test to hire

    8/10

    Bookkeepers, accountants, financial clerks, financial managers, business and clerical administrators.

    GAAP

    Use the Financial accounting (US GAAP) test to hire

    8/10

    Bookkeepers, accounts assistants, financial accountants, financial managers, and other roles requiring a good grasp of financial accounting.

    IFRS

    Use the Financial accounting (IFRS) test to hire

    8/10

    Bookkeepers, accounts assistants, financial accountants, financial managers, and other roles requiring a good grasp of financial accounting.