The current average salary of an accounts payable clerk is $50,000 - 60,500 per annum
Overview
An accounts payable clerk processes invoices and issues payments, performs accounting and clerical duties and help the wider accounting team. Every business, whether big or small, requires accounts payable clerks, resulting in an ongoing need for them in all sectors. There will be around 41,000 openings over the next 5 years.
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Key skills
Accounts payable clerks process invoices payable and receivable in an accurate, timely manner in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Accuracy in compiling data, preparing reports, processing accounts payable and receivable, and doing reconciliations
- Competent in financial operations and an affinity for numbers
- Ability to use accounting software to prepare records
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
- Works well in a team