Metasys Technologies, Inc.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Columbia, SC (onsite)
3+Month Contract
Schedule: Monday Thursday: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Role Focus: Accounts Payable (AP)
Billing
Collections
Overview: Completes vendor or payments by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances; analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries; monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies; ensuring credit receipt; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments; reimbursing employee expenses. Duties and Responsibilities: Process trade invoices including but not limited to: Normal Supplier Invoices
Normal Freight Invoices
FB60 Transactions for Non-Three Way Match divisions
Coded Invoices (General Ledger Accounts)
Simple exception & banking entries in a timely manner
Prepare billing information and verify any changes to support accurate and efficient billing process and financial close
Assist finance and accounting department with payment and tracking of bills and reconciling conflicts
Input and process transactions into electronic accounts receivable and billing systems
Answer trade billing questions and troubleshoot billing issues and inquiries
Verify and process personnel expense reports
Log check batches and supervise computerized check runs
Pay bills and invoices in accordance with established methods and procedures
Maintain accurate records of all Accounts Payable transactions
Work with internal staff (purchasers) and external vendors/suppliers to clarify differences and reconcile conflicts
Follow proper procedures and take direction from senior staff; develop technical skills
Disburse payment to suppliers, vendors, and employees
Perform timely account reconciliation by verifying entries and comparing to balances
Confirm appropriate general ledger codes have been entered on each trade invoice
File all trade invoices each day in the appropriate files after vouchering
Contact suppliers or divisions for appropriate documentation to process invoices
Verify trade invoices by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Ensure correct approval, sorting, coding, and matching of invoices/receipts
Ensure all legal and business licenses are renewed in accordance with state and federal laws annually
Provide excellent customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers, including personnel from other divisions, vendors, suppliers, and other departments
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experience
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, and organizational objectives
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel: creating pivot tables, charts, and complex formulas
Preferred Qualifications: 4 5 years of accounts payable experience
Experience with AP processing and Excel pivot tables
Working knowledge of SAP financial modules (preferred but not required)
Strong accuracy and attention to detail to process large numbers of invoices
Proficiency with advanced math concepts (fractions, algebra, statistics, modeling, some calculus)
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent customer service, analytical/problem-solving, presentation development, and facilitation skills
Accounting/business administration degree OR strong accounting experience
Physical Demands: Extended periods sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (keyboard, mouse, monitor) or adding machine
Walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, stooping
Occasional lifting, lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20 lbs
Ideal Candidate Traits: Able to meet deadlines
Detail-oriented
Able to work independently
Open to learning new systems outside SAP
Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Schedule: Monday Thursday: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Role Focus: Accounts Payable (AP)
Billing
Collections
Overview: Completes vendor or payments by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances; analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries; monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies; ensuring credit receipt; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments; reimbursing employee expenses. Duties and Responsibilities: Process trade invoices including but not limited to: Normal Supplier Invoices
Normal Freight Invoices
FB60 Transactions for Non-Three Way Match divisions
Coded Invoices (General Ledger Accounts)
Simple exception & banking entries in a timely manner
Prepare billing information and verify any changes to support accurate and efficient billing process and financial close
Assist finance and accounting department with payment and tracking of bills and reconciling conflicts
Input and process transactions into electronic accounts receivable and billing systems
Answer trade billing questions and troubleshoot billing issues and inquiries
Verify and process personnel expense reports
Log check batches and supervise computerized check runs
Pay bills and invoices in accordance with established methods and procedures
Maintain accurate records of all Accounts Payable transactions
Work with internal staff (purchasers) and external vendors/suppliers to clarify differences and reconcile conflicts
Follow proper procedures and take direction from senior staff; develop technical skills
Disburse payment to suppliers, vendors, and employees
Perform timely account reconciliation by verifying entries and comparing to balances
Confirm appropriate general ledger codes have been entered on each trade invoice
File all trade invoices each day in the appropriate files after vouchering
Contact suppliers or divisions for appropriate documentation to process invoices
Verify trade invoices by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Ensure correct approval, sorting, coding, and matching of invoices/receipts
Ensure all legal and business licenses are renewed in accordance with state and federal laws annually
Provide excellent customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers, including personnel from other divisions, vendors, suppliers, and other departments
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experience
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal regulatory guidelines, and organizational objectives
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel: creating pivot tables, charts, and complex formulas
Preferred Qualifications: 4 5 years of accounts payable experience
Experience with AP processing and Excel pivot tables
Working knowledge of SAP financial modules (preferred but not required)
Strong accuracy and attention to detail to process large numbers of invoices
Proficiency with advanced math concepts (fractions, algebra, statistics, modeling, some calculus)
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent customer service, analytical/problem-solving, presentation development, and facilitation skills
Accounting/business administration degree OR strong accounting experience
Physical Demands: Extended periods sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (keyboard, mouse, monitor) or adding machine
Walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, stooping
Occasional lifting, lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20 lbs
Ideal Candidate Traits: Able to meet deadlines
Detail-oriented
Able to work independently
Open to learning new systems outside SAP
Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.