Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our client’s team in Springdale, AR. The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for supporting the accounting department by processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with vendor communications, and ensuring timely payment of company obligations. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior accounts payable experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy when handling financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and process invoices for accounts payable batch processing.
• Review invoices for accuracy and ensure proper documentation is received.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice, pricing, and receiving discrepancies.
• Respond to inquiries from departments and vendors regarding payment status and invoice processing.
• Prepare period-end, quarter-end, and year-end journal entries.
• Obtain vendor information, including addresses and federal tax identification numbers, for W-9 and IRS 1099 reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for invoices and accounting documents.
• Assist other Accounts Payable team members with projects and daily tasks as needed.
• Support recordkeeping efforts to ensure financial documentation remains current and organized.
• Participate in meetings and provide support for organizational activities.
• Collaborate with customers, purchasing personnel, and program managers as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounts payable experience or related accounting experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using office equipment and business software applications.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accounts payable processes.
• Ability to read and interpret financial documents and perform basic mathematical calculations involving discounts, percentages, and interest.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of college-level accounting coursework.
• Five (5) or more years of accounts payable experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within contract manufacturing or the EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) industry.
• Experience supporting offshore manufacturing operations.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese are a plus.