ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

The accounts payable position is responsible for accurately recording, validating and paying vendor invoices, employee reimbursement requests and managing vendor profiles. They will analyze expense reports for validity and proper documentation, work with vendors to resolve invoicing issues and reconcile monthly statements with vendors. This position works closely with operations when validating invoices and the receipt or completion of goods and services.

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Responsibilities:

• Review invoices for accuracy by checking it against its purchase order, validating that the goods or services were delivered and is recorded to the proper accounting string (SACS).
• Process check runs and present them with complete supporting documentation to management for signature.
• Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
• Monitor vendor accounts and payments to take advance of payment discounts that are available
• Process the receipt of student payments of small miscellaneous fees or books and organize them for deposit
• Ad hoc reporting of vendor history, expenses, or other related items
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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Desired Qualifications:

• Have a working knowledge and understanding of accounts payable and expense reimbursements
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Moderate experience in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel), financial systems, Netsuite/Oracle Accounting Software
• Have a 4 year degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting or related field
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work effectively and collaboratively with groups that are both within and outside of your functional area

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.