Accounts Payable Clerk

Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine, and hemp industries.

We are currently looking for a Accounts Payable Clerk to join our growing team!

JOB SUMMARY

Complete payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
• Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
• Pay employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances; preparing checks
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verify and maintain vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain historical records by archiving and filing documents.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Monitor compliance with company accounting procedures
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years Accounts Payable experience
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred
• Experience in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
• Proven ability to meet quality and quantity goals preferred
• Strong attention to detail required

PHYSICAL DEMAND

1. Sitting for extended periods of time
2. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other
3. Communications/computer components
4. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
5. Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens

Benefits:

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.