Accounts Payable Clerk I

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk ILocation:Little Canada, MN, 55117 (Position is 100% on site)Duration: 6 monthsSchedule:8:00AM - 5:00PMNote - Interviews: In-PersonSummaryThis position is a support function within the overall finance department. This position is responsible for collecting, comparing vendor invoices to issued purchase orders culminating in the payment of appropriate funds to suppliers.RESPONSIBILITIESObtain supplier invoices, receiving documents and other supporting documentation then examines, codes appropriately, and posts to the accounting system.Prepare checks for printingPrepare hand checks as neededHandle all supplier A/P queries and follow upCoordinate and resolves with buyers all cost discrepancies and tracks using a cost discrepancy log.Other tasks assigned by financial lead.Professional SkillsProficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and ExcelStrong verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishMust be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the dataDescribe the most important decisions made by this position.Most important decisions made fully independently:Proper coding of supplier invoices