Accounts Payable Clerk

Reviews and processes for payment purchase orders, invoices, statements, vouchers annuities, garnishments and/or other check requests, as appropriate, for a specified operating unit or internal client group. Draws, verifies and posts payment checks, and prepares ledger entires. Handles the resolution of account discrepancies and procedural inquires. Receives and reviews purchase orders, check requests, and/or other related documentationfor completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. Matches original invoices and request for payment with internal purchase orders or check requests. Performs calculations to determine appropriate payment schedules and amounts, and makes modifications as necessary. Codes, verifies and electronically enters accounts payable data into ledgers. Draws, verifies and posts payment checks to appropriate vendors and/or agencies. Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts, and services as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries. Monitors blanket purchase orders and periodically notifies departments of balances. Maintains logs, enters and balances account data and generates statistical summary reports as required. Reviews vendor IRS form W-9 completeness and monitors the vendor database to ensure date is properly entered for the 1099 process. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of standard accounts payable polices, procedures and regulations. Knowledge of mathematics. Ability to process computer data and to generate reports Ability to understand and interpret vendor invoices,statementsand other requests for payment. Ability to utilize an automated account system. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Basic data entry and/or work processing skills. Knowledge of purchase orders and related accounts payable documentation. Knowledge of general accounting principles. Education & Statement High School Diploma or GED. Minimum education requirement be be substituted fo experience on a year for year basis. Any equivalent combination of acceptable education, training and experience which has provided the knowledge skills and abilities cited above. LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. #J-18808-Ljbffr