Accounts Payable Clerk

Headquartered in Raleigh NC Summit Design and Engineering Services Inc. is a trusted partner to municipalities state agencies and private clients throughout the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative practical solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact on the places where we live work and play.

Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits such as our student loan/tuition reimbursement program paid volunteer time and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO wellness stipends and flexible work options fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life.

Were looking for individuals who share our commitment to shaping our communities futures through thoughtful impactful work. If youre ready to contribute your talents alongside some of the industrys best and brightest we welcome you to apply!

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices expense reports and payments. This role requires strong attention to detail excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and verify vendor invoices ensuring proper coding approvals and compliance with company policies.
• Review and process Visas in accordance with state law.
• Reconcile vendor statements research and resolve discrepancies and coordinate new vendor set up in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of invoices payments and related documentation.
• Audit employee expenses to ensure compliance with company policy and work with employees and managers to resolve issues prior to processing payment
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Communicate with vendors and internal project managers to resolve payment or invoice issues.
• Support audits and provide necessary documentation as requested.
• Assist the finance team with other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting Finance or related field (Bachelors preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g. Deltek QuickBooks or similar).
• Strong attention to detail accuracy and organizational skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and analyze accounting reports
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to deal with difficult sensitive and confidential information.

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check including a criminal and driving record check will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.