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Receiving definition

Accounting Tools

The Role of Receiving in Accounting When goods are received at the receiving dock, the receiving clerk either logs the received items into the corporate computer system, or forwards written documentation to the accounting department.

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Accounts payable skills and responsibilities

AP Association

If a business needs to demonstrate proof of making a payment or they're facing an audit, it will depend on the financial records created by the accounts payable clerk. If you are unfamiliar with purchase orders, vendor invoices and any other step of the accounts payable process, you will struggle to handle your duties.

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Accounts payable skills and responsibilities

AP Association

If a business needs to demonstrate proof of making a payment or they are facing an audit, it will depend on the financial records created by the Accounts Payable clerk. If you are unfamiliar with purchase orders, vendor invoices and any other step of the accounts payable process, you will struggle to handle your duties.