Accounts Payable Clerk
- Employer
- Oritain
- Location
- Dunedin Dunedin Otago Otago, New Zealand
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Oct 13, 2023
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- Job Role
- Accounts Payable
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a crucial role to handle and process payments for the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements
Benefits
-35 Days AL including public holidays.
-2 x Volunteering Leave days.
-Great company social club and culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and verify invoices, purchase orders, and other financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Process and enter invoices into the accounting system, ensuring that all relevant information is accurately recorded.
- Prepare and process payments to vendors and suppliers, ensuring that payments are made on time and in accordance with company policies.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of all accounts payable transactions, including invoices, payments, and related documentation.
- Assist in month-end closing activities, including preparing and reconciling accounts payable reports.
- Respond to inquiries from vendors, suppliers, and internal staff regarding invoice and payment status.
- Assist with the preparation of financial reports and analysis related to accounts payable.
- Stay up-to-date with relevant accounting regulations and best practices to ensure compliance with legal and industry requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as purchasing and finance, to ensure smooth, efficient and timely payment processes.
- From time to time you may be required to undertake duties in addition to those outlined but which fall within your capabilities and experience.
Requirements
- Attention to detail: The ability to accurately review and enter data, ensuring that invoices and payments are processed correctly and timeously.
- Strong organisational skills: The capacity to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Analytical skills: The ability to reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel: Familiarity with accounting systems and spreadsheet software to accurately record and analyse financial data.
- Excellent communication skills: The competence to effectively communicate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
- Problem-solving abilities: The ability to identify and resolve issues independently or escalate them to the appropriate personnel.
- Time management skills: The capability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Ethics and integrity: The commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and handling sensitive financial information confidentially.
- High school certificate or equivalent.
- Previous experience in accounts payable or a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and processes.
- Familiarity with accounting software and MS Office suite.
- Strong mathematical and numerical aptitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to and learn new systems and processes.
Benefits
-35 Days AL including public holidays.
-2 x Volunteering Leave days.
-Great company social club and culture.
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