Contract: Accounts Payable Clerk III / USA

Accounts Payable Clerk III
Carlsbad, CA
Hourly Rate: $25/hr
6+ month initial contract (potential for extension up to a year)
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm PST, M-F

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Processes and matches incoming invoices with open purchase orders in preparation for payment to vendors
* Prepares and processes internal check requests, credit card bills, and expense reports
* Contacts vendors whenever problems with invoices arise, such as price discrepancy, missing invoices, credits, etc. Works with other departments in resolving problems with invoices
* Liaison between Finance other departments for PO errors/resolution
* Prepare weekly payable runs. Matches checks with back up and obtains authorized signatures. Mails all checks with documentation and files AP checks with documentation
* Audit employee expense reports
* Maintains the Accounts Payable files on an ongoing basis.
* Assists in reconciling G/L accounts such as Accounts Payable to the General Ledger on a monthly basis
* Assists in the month end close processes
* Performs other related tasks as assigned

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION
* Must have 2 years' experience in accounting/accounts payable/accounts receivable or equivalent experience
* Minimum Associates degree in Accounting, or equivalent (Bachelor's preferred)
* Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills. Experience with Access
* Must have excellent data entry skills and ability to use 10-key function on a computer
* Must have working knowledge of Excel and computerized accounting programs
* Strong interpersonal skills, organizational and detail implementation skills
* Attention to details and problem solving
* Attention to deadlines
* Excellent time management skills