Accounts Payable Clerk

Opportunity at a Glance

ACAMS is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will be primarily accountable for processing invoices for our global payables and ensuring timely payments. You will work with department leads across the globe to facilitate invoice processing and approval workflows in Airbase, ACAMS payables platform. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, a good understanding of accounting principles and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The AP Clerk will report to the Supervisor, Payables. In addition, this person will handle other duties and administrative tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Work with staff and vendors residing in different time zones.
Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable, including vendors, employee reimbursements and corporate cards.
Activate new users and inactivate user accounts upon termination.
Assist with month-end closing tasks related to AP.
Support annual 1099 reporting requirements.
Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position.

High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in accounting or finance is a plus.
1–3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
Experience with multi-currency and multi-subsidiaries is a must.
Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Highly organized individual with a strong work ethic.
Ability to collaborate remotely is a must.
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
Experience with accounting software (Airbase, NetSuite) is a plus.
Experience with 1099 reporting is a plus.