Description We are offering an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk in San Luis Obispo, California. In this role, you will work in the accounting industry and be responsible for processing accounts payable vouchers, overseeing employee travel requests, and managing petty cash replenishment requests. This role involves a significant amount of data entry and requires a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Routinely enter data from accounts payable vouchers into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Process and approve employee travel requests, reconciliations, and reimbursements

• Handle petty cash replenishment requests and analyze expenses as required

• Respond to account inquiries and resolve any vendor or staff differences professionally

• Analyze specific payables and communicate concerns to the appropriate staff

• Identify any errors and make corrections in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Organize and maintain all accounts payable registers and journals

• Manage agency lease files and abstracts, and ensure compliance of sub-contractor agreements with proposed payments

• Process payments to vendors for goods and services in a timely and accurate manner

• Run cash requirement reports to determine cash needs and unpaid vendors according to the accounts payable schedule

• Complete check runs and mail payments with prior approval on schedule

• Reconcile vendor statements to assure accuracy of payments

• Post accounts payable transactions to the General Ledger, balance and post accounts payable vouchers in line with established policies and procedures

• Reconcile monthly accounts payable checks, including outstanding checks, manual checks, and voided checks. Requirements • Proficiency in account reconciliation and ability to maintain accurate financial records

• Extensive experience in Accounts Payable (AP), including invoice processing, coding invoices, and check runs

• Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Familiarity with purchasing functions and understanding of the procurement process

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to utilize its functions for financial tasks

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with vendors and internal staff

• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve discrepancies in financial data

• Relevant experience in a similar role would be advantageous

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

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