The Accounts Payable Bookkeeper supports daily accounts payable operations by ensuring accurate processing, documentation, and communication related to vendor payments. This position maintains organized financial records, monitors accounts payable communications, and serves as a point of contact for vendors and internal staff regarding accounts payable inquiries. The role also assists with audit preparation and ensures financial documentation is readily available and properly maintained.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review petty cash invoices to ensure proper coding, authorization, and compliance with company policies.

• Monitor the Accounts Payable email inbox and respond timely to inquiries from external vendors and internal managers.

• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate vendor balances.

• Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding invoice status, payment processing, and general accounts payable questions.

• Maintain accurate filing systems and ensure financial documentation is organized, complete, and readily accessible.

• Perform routine filing and document organization for accounts payable records in accordance with retention requirements.

• Assist with the preparation and organization of documentation requested for annual audits or internal reviews.

• Provide assistance at sales office location on an as-needed basis.

• Support the overall accounts payable process by completing related administrative and accounting tasks as assigned.

• Protect confidential financial information and maintain discretion at all times.

• Provide a positive work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran.

• Ability to work in compliance with Metro's safety and security policies.

• All other job-related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Competency Statement(s):

• Communications - Excellent verbal and written skills; Persuasive, consensus builder.

• Customer Focus - Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to exceed customer expectations. Model, facilitate and encourage exemplary internal and external customer service, open communication, collaboration and participation among staff.

• Employee Development - Competent in assessing employee skills: coaches, delegates, and supports employee development. Provides constructive feedback.

• Leadership - Energetic, innovative self-starter, committed to continuous improvement and creative problem solving.

• Professional Integrity - Exhibits and values commitment, leadership, accountability, diversity, honesty, fiscal responsibility and the ability to maximize resources.

• Proficiency - Able to multi-task, plan and measure results, create and analyze data, excellent computer skills, accuracy and attention to detail, excellent project management skills.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Prior bookkeeping or accounts payable experience preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Basic understanding of accounts payable processes and general accounting principles

• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal staff

• Proficiency with email, document management, and basic office software

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office-based environment. Position may involve extended periods of sitting, data entry, and document review.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by Accounts Payable Bookkeeper (Part-Time), as deemed appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Metro is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.