Accounts Payable Clerk

Hiring company: Lowe’s Wholesale Source: LinkedIn Bahamas Company Description: Lowe’s Wholesale Drug Agencies Ltd. is a leading distributor of pharmaceutical and consumer goods within The Bahamas, serving a broad range of customers in the region. The company focuses on reliable supply, quality products, and responsive service to support pharmacies, retailers, and healthcare providers. Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for timely payment to vendors, reconciling invoices and accounts as well as ensuring proper maintenance of vendor statements. Duties/Responsibilities: • Complete payments and controls expenses by receiving, verifying, processing, and reconciling local vendor invoices. • Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing it to AS400 system for check printing. • Pay vendors by scheduling and preparing cheques and resolving local purchase orders, invoice and payment discrepancies. • Maintain records of check requests and promotional sheets from Medical and Marketing Representatives daily in preparation for drafting debit notes at the beginning of the month. • Prepare and issue debit note statements for all overseas vendors. • Reimburse employees by receiving and verifying expense reports. • Ensure that weekly checks are distributed to warehouse and retail staff. • Pay various local monthly bills such as maintenance, security, media advertising, rent, and other miscellaneous expenses while ensuring that information is entered into the system for recording. • Stock office, pantry, and retail supplies as needed. • Assist with file room roll over yearly. • Protect organization’s value by strictly keeping information confidential. • Keep appropriate records relating to the discharge of his/her responsibilities. • Execute any other duty assigned by senior management. Qualifications • Associates Degree or higher in Finance/Accounting or related business field. • Minimum of two (2) years related experience required. • Current accounting or finance credentials or certification a plus. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Proficient with AS400 software preferred. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent data entry and administrative skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent vendor relationship management. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Strong leadership skills and ability to multitask. • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. • Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation.