Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk, Wholesale & Distribution
Overview
Process vendor invoices and customer payments for an established wholesale and distribution firm in the Totowa, NJ area. Payroll runs weekly, and you will split mornings between AP and afternoons between AP, AR, and other tasks. Work on a small accounting team that values accuracy and organization. This role offers stable hours and a chance to refine your accounting support skills in a hands-on environment.
What You'll Do9
- 1Print, review, and organize vendor invoices for entry into the internal accounting system.
- 2Enter invoices with high accuracy into the proprietary accounting software.
- 3Process vendor payments by check and ACH weekly.
- 4Monitor the AP inbox and route or respond to vendor inquiries professionally.
- 5Apply customer payments accurately and promptly to open AR balances.
- 6Reconcile payment discrepancies with customers and resolve issues via email or phone.
- 7Maintain organized AP and AR records for audits and month-end close.
- 8Assist with daily and month-end accounting procedures, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- 9Provide backup support for bookkeeping tasks and special projects as needed.
Requirements7
- 11+ years of AP or AR experience, preferably in a corporate or distribution setting.
- 2Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel (sorting, filtering, VLOOKUP).
- 3Comfortable navigating and learning a proprietary in-house accounting system.
- 4Strong attention to detail when handling invoices, payments, and financial data.
- 5Reliable and punctual with a professional phone and email manner.
- 6Ability to manage routine tasks and adapt to shifting priorities throughout the day.
- 7Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping is a plus.
Salary Insight
$52 - $56k per year
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