Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

$45,760 - $54,080/Yr

Fuji Food Products - Santa Fe Springs, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for providing essential accounting support to both the accounts payable and accounts receivable departments. This role involves managing daily financial transactions, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and maintaining effective communication with vendors and internal teams. The clerk will handle invoice processing, payment applications, and reconciliations, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Sort, code and match invoices with purchase orders, requisitions, and packing slips.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Enter invoices for payment into the financial system.
• Process check requests and expense reports regularly.
• Prepare and perform check runs and manual checks as required.
• Match invoices to checks and scan them for records.
• Perform monthly reconciliations to vendor statements and research discrepancies.
• Communicate with internal and external customers and vendors regarding accounts.
• Apply payments and adjustments to customer accounts.
• Assist accounting personnel as needed and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable and accounts receivable experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (intermediate to advanced level, including pivot tables and vlookup).
• Experience with ERP systems and standard office machines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced Excel functions and pivot tables.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both oral and written English.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and holiday pay
• Vision insurance