What does an accounts payable clerk do on a daily basis?

[Whitley]

What skills are needed to become an accounts payable clerk?
Is an accounts payable clerk role suitable for beginners?

 

[Oscar]

An accounts payable clerk checks the invoices, validates expenses, enters bills, plans and makes payments, reconciles vendor statements, addresses inquiries as well as maintaining proper financial documents when meeting company policies and due dates.

 

[Emly]

An accounts payable clerk processes invoices, matches purchase orders, records payments, reconciles vendor statements, and ensures bills are paid accurately and on time.

 

[Bennie]

The position normally deals with invoice handling, vendor payments, reconciliation and other financial records.