SR. Accounting Clerk

The Senior Accounting Clerk is responsible for high volume transaction processing and responding to vendor and internal inquiries with a customer service focus. Processing includes the entry of Accounts Payable transactions including 3-way match and non-purchase order invoice entry, disbursement related entries, the intake and sorting of incoming correspondence from vendors (mail, e-mail, fax), as well as identifying exceptions to the standard processes according to the department's policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retrieve, open and prepare Accounts Payable mail for ingestion into the process.

• Receive, review and prepare multi-currency invoices according to standard procedures for entry into AP module for payment
• Accurate and timely entering of Accounts Payable data into an integrated ERP system to realize all eligible cash discounts where appropriate and meet A/P’s processing SLA’s and KPI’s
• Ensure proper tax codes are applied to vendor invoices per policy
• Timely and accurate filing of vendor invoices and correspondence (physical and electronic)
• Properly identify, log and forward exceptions for error resolution
• Communicate with vendors and internal personnel in a timely and professional manner to resolve issues
• Assure compliance with all company and legal/regulatory requirements (SOX, GBS, internal/external audit, and IRS)
• Run and maintain standard reports associated with accounts payable activities
• Act as vacation coverage for those in the department as needed
• Essential close functions for accounts payable accrual
• Pushing vendor payments, daily
• Other projects as assigned by management.

The Individual:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent business-related degree
• Experience:  2 - 3 years of accounts payable experience
• Software:

• • Experience with MS Office products, especially Excel.   

• Incumbent Characteristics:

• • Problem solving capabilities
  • High volume processing experience
  • Strong organizational skills; attention to detail; dependable and flexible
  • Able to work effectively with in a team environment, as well with customers and external parties
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. A

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