Accounts Payable Clerk

Paul B Zimmerman, Inc. is a family-owned enterprise located in Lancaster area with a 77 year history of serving customers. We have the opportunity to impact lives and spread our mission every day through manufacturing, metal finishing, retail hardware, and wholesale trade. Our goal is to serve one another, our customers, and our community and be excellent in all we do. Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc. is hiring people who want to make that kind of a difference, and if that describes you, we would love to hear from you! 

Full-Time Benefits

• Family Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage - after 30 days
• Direct Primary Care Package - $0 primary physician visits
• Provided Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Eight Paid Holidays
• Paid Health Days
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match - after 90 days
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Discount on PaulB Retail Purchases
• On-job Training
• Years-of-Service Awards 

The Accounts Payable Clerk serves all operating units under the corporate umbrella. The primary objective of the Accounts Payable Clerk is to process payments to vendors in a timely and accurate manner. Some of the daily tasks include:

• Monitoring and managing the AP email inbox, including moving vendor invoices into the AP workflow, routing messages to appropriate personnel, and responding to inquiries
• Validating information extracted from electronic vendor invoices in the AP software and progressing them to the processing stage or routing them for approval and GL coding as required
• Matching invoices in the AP software to inventory receipts and purchase orders. Researching and resolving invoice and purchase order variance issues with vendors, warehouse, and purchasing personnel
• Reconcile vendor statements to invoice records to ensure that all invoices are captured in the AP software
• Assist with vendor maintenance and vendor setup requests

• Attention to detail and ability to remain focused through repetitive tasks
• Approaches work with an efficiency mindset 
• Computer skills with a willingness to learn new programs
• Good communication skills through phone, email and interpersonal interactions
• Positive attitude and teamwork perception
• Ability to be patient when confronted with a challenge

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1 year of experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk or a higher education certificate in a relevant area of study, or 3 years of experience in a general office/administrative role

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk