Accounts Payable Clerk

Expeditors

Accounts Payable Clerk

Rutherford, NJ +4 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Scope of Position:

    • Manage and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment while adhering to company policies and procedures.
    • Reconcile vendor statements to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining strong communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
    • Support month-end closing activities by providing accurate financial data and reports.

    Position Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm

    Major Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring timely entry into the financial system.
    • Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve payment discrepancies promptly.
    • Respond to vendor inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
    • Assist with month-end closing tasks, including preparing reports and ensuring data accuracy.
    • Maintain organized records of invoices, payments, and correspondence for audit purposes.
    • Collaborate with internal departments to address and resolve accounts payable issues.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • High School Degree or equivalent required
    • Successful candidates must pass a background check
    • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
    • Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa
    • Fluent in English, both written and verbal
    • Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department’s needs
    • Must be able to commute to the city of Torrance , CA
    • Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
    • Comfortable working in a Professional business environment

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred
    • Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized
    • Demonstrated ability to be proactive in thought and action
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Analytical with a strong attention to detail
    • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
    • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
    • Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members
    • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
    • Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability

    Reporting Structure

    • Supervisor and Manager

    Additional Information

    Expeditors offers excellent benefits

    • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
    • Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
    • Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Training and Personnel Development Program

    Pay rate is: $21.00- $24.00/ hour

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad
  • Locations
    Hawthorne, CA • Torrance, CA • Great Falls, MT • Rutherford, NJ • Seattle, WA