Accounts Payable Analyst jobs in Jackson, MS

Role: Accounts Payable

Location: - 555 Industrial Drive S., Madison, MS, 39110

Duration: 6 months contract

Job Description:

Performs any combination of calculating, posting and verifying account codes to prepare vendor invoices for payment.

Verifies purchase orders and works on special projects on an as needed basis.

Gathers and collects cost data to prepare back-up for customer invoices.

The Accounting Clerk III works under general supervision of the AP Supervisor. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties.

Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements.

Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function.

Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization.

Essential Functions: Review, prepare and process invoices for payment.

Attention to detail and accuracy is essential. SAP experience is a plus.

Must be flexible.

Resolves fiscal issues with internal and external customers.

Performs various audits.

Journal entries.

Ensure accuracy of vendor statements and resolves discrepancies.

Performs special projects.

May prepare reports for analysis and reconciliation.

Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Requires graduation from a four (4) year high school or equivalent (GED) Requires one-year experience in bookkeeping or accounts payable College course work/hours or certification in accounting principles is preferred.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

The following skills and abilities are required:

Must be a US citizen Requires a basic knowledge and understanding of routine clerical methods, office practices and procedures as they relate to the clerical processing and recording of transactions.

Requires a basic knowledge and understanding of terminology, codes, and processes used in automated accounting system.

Ability to work at fast pace. Journal entry knowledge.

Capable of multitasking.

Ability to meet multiple deadlines.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Requires little supervision, self motivated. Neat, legible handwriting.

The ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers.

Working knowledge and experience on computers.

Microsoft Business software experience is essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.