Accounts Payable Clerk I

Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of clerical duties which may include preparing invoices for payment, including sorting the mail and checking invoices for errors, dating, stamping, counting and distributing incoming invoices for efficient processing; keying and balancing during the processing of invoices; reviewing for proper general ledger/cost center and appropriate delegated authority code for system input; printing, reviewing and distributing checks. Prepare manual and void check processing as needed.
• Verify journal entries, prepare reports, verify DDA withdrawal amounts, and enter general ledger/cost center maintenance.
• Resolve any questionable issues that arise, or return invoices not properly completed or approved consistently utilizing good problem solving and communication skills.
• Handle phone calls walk-in questions and provides quality service to customers, both internal and external, using good communication skills.
• Research requests, verify payments and update 1099 information.
• Ensure all actions performed are in compliance with government regulations and organizational policies and procedures.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES/EXPERIENCE

• Position normally requires a high school diploma or GED plus such practical knowledge and skills as would be learned on the job.
• On the job training or experience with PC Accounts Payable.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent Oral and Written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to take such actions as would be necessary to accomplish expected result in a non-repetitive but standardized situation. Refer questionable matters to Accounts Payable Clerk II.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in a production oriented atmosphere. Environment may be noisy.
• Works under regular supervision based on demonstrated proficiency in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by personnel assigned to this job. This information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel assigned to this position.

Requirements

Candidates may be subject to the following screenings:

Credit Check, Drug Testing, and Criminal Background Check