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Robert Half Accounts Payable Clerk in Rochester, New York
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team located in Rochester, New York. As an integral part of our team, your main function will be to manage and process customer applications, maintain accurate records, and address customer inquiries in a timely and detail-oriented manner.
Responsibilities:
• Ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of customer credit applications
• Monitoring and maintaining customer credit records with utmost accuracy
• Verifying the pricing and quantities on all invoices, ensuring compliance with purchase orders
• Conducting a thorough review and matching invoices with Field Requisitions, noting company limits and proper approvals
• Accurately entering all invoices into the Accounting System
• Preparing checks for invoices and payables due within the week, and processing necessary documentation for approval and signatures
• Maintaining proper files in both paper and electronic formats as per company policy and procedures
• Collaborating with project teams and departments to resolve any invoice or payment issues
• Handling and tracking W-9 from vendors and issuing 1099’s annually
• Applying knowledge of multi-state sales tax to work processes
• Preparing and filing monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns
• Assisting in year-end and sales/use tax audits. Requirements • Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk
• Proficient in Account Reconciliation to ensure accurate financial records
• Demonstrated knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) procedures
• Practical experience with Check Runs to manage company payments
• Ability to perform Coding Invoices for appropriate categorization
• Strong Data Entry skills for efficient and accurate input of financial data
• Experience in Invoice Processing to handle payments and expenditures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data management and analysis
• Familiarity with Construction Cost accounting, preferably in a construction industry context
• Understanding of Sales Tax regulations and their application in business scenarios
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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