Sr. Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: #0 - 800 South Shamrock Ave.
Job Location City Monrovia Job Location State California Job Location Zip Code 91016 Job Type: Office Non Exempt Starting Pay Rate: $20.
00 - $30.
00 / hour Who are we? Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 540 stores nationwide (and growing), we are the place to be.
Looking for something delicious and a friendly conversation? At Trader Joe's, you can find both.
We love being your first and favorite place to shop.
What do we do? Like shopping at Trader Joe's? Then, maybe you'll love working with us.
We are looking for an experienced clerk who is searching to do what they'll love - Accounts Payable! Do you have experience in Accounts Payable? Do you love food? If so, read on! We may have the role of a lifetime for you! Trader Joe's is unlike any place you've ever worked.
Trust us on that.
The qualified person has at least 3 years of accounts payable experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept.
This role is based in our office in Monrovia, CA.
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This position is responsible for processing high-volume Accounts Payable transactions on time.
This includes completing a 3-way match of source records and processing warehouse and kitchen invoices, expense reports, and check requests.
The Sr.
Account Payable Clerk is responsible for: · Have a complete understanding of the Verify and Optimize process.
· Research and resolve vendor statement issues.
· Communicate with vendors regarding documentation and other needs to ensure invoices are processed timely.
· Coordinate vendor record updates with Warehouse Management and AP Manager.
· Verify invoices and route them to the proper approver.
· Process a high volume of invoices, while maintaining accuracy and confirming that each invoice was properly approved.
Ensure invoices are posted in SAP in an accurate and timely manner.
· Code or correct GL coding on check requests and other manually posted invoices.
· Review payment proposals and make corrections to ensure accurate payments.
· Support AP Manager with ad-hoc reporting and projects.
· Escalate issues and problems to the Accounts Payable Manager promptly, including explaining the issue in sufficient detail so that the Accounts Payable Manager can efficiently correspond with the Vendor and Warehouses and determine a resolution.
· Serve as backup to Accounts Payable Processor.
· Respond to all vendor inquiries, emails, and phone calls within 1 business day.
· Understand and comply with all Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
· Serve as a backup for the rest of the team as needed.
· Promote the Trader Joe’s Company culture by encouraging open communication, teamwork with fellow Accounting Crew Members, food, fun, and Hawaiian shirts.
The position requirements include: · High School Diploma required · Minimum of 5 years high volume invoice processing · Proven AP knowledge and experience at a large company · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite · Intermediate Excel skills · Working knowledge of automated SAP or other large ERP We want to hear from you! We get a lot of resumes; so to help us get to know you better, please submit your resume and cover letter.
When creating your cover letter, please answer these questions: What is your work experience with Accounts Payable? What makes you uniquely qualified for this position? Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.