Pernix Federal is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk. This person will work closely with the Corporate Accounts Payable Clerk, Project Accountants, Corporate Buyers, and Federal Controller. This role reports to the Federal Controller.
Responsibilities
Daily entry of vendor invoices into the system for approval
Compare invoices against purchase orders, verifying quantity, unit price, payment terms, etc
Prepare and maintain weekly reports on open payables and payments made
Follow up on invoices pending approvals and work to resolve issues
Prepare weekly payment runs
Reconcile vendor statements on a monthly basis
Collect needed documentation from new vendors and set them up in the accounting system
Assist with reviewing employee expenses and credit card charges as needed
Assist accounting team with entry of purchase orders into the accounting system as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret Clearance
At least 2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or related field
Excellent organizational abilities
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks timely and with a high degree of accuracy
Knowledge of Microsoft products, specifically Excel
Customer service oriented
Prior construction experience or 2 year degree in accounting preferred