Account Associate

Job Description Accounts Payable Under supervision, perform work of moderate difficulty in the recording/processing of financial data and cash disbursements following clearly prescribed standard practices and procedures; the performing of various clerical tasks. Accounts Receivable Under supervision, perform work of moderate difficulty in the recording/processing of financial data and cash receipts following clearly prescribed standard practices and procedures; the performing of various clerical tasks. Accounts Payable Essential Functions: Process invoices and payment vouchers Process cash (including check and electronic) remittances Receive and process any other receipts; reconcile records and make adjustments Maintain and update records Perform required photocopying and filing of records Collect and verify information Enter information into various computerized systems Complete financial reports; perform necessary calculations Open, collate and distribute department mail Prepare correspondence, memos and other documents. Additional Responsibilities: Occasionally delivers mail and answer telephones; return customer calls; handle walk-in customers; may relieve cashier by processing customer payments; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor. Accounts Receivable Essential Functions: Process invoices and payment vouchers Process cash (including check and electronic) remittances Receive and process any other receipts; reconcile records and make adjustments Maintain and update records Perform required photocopying and filing of records Collect and verify information Enter information into various computerized systems Complete financial reports; perform necessary calculations Open, collate and distribute department mail Prepare correspondence, memos and other documents. Additional Responsibilities: Occasionally delivers mail and answer telephones; return customer calls; handle walk-in customers; may relieve cashier by processing customer payments; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor. Qualifications Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent, including or supplemented by course work in bookkeeping and/or accounting, and three years of progressively responsible clerical and bookkeeping work and/or experience in customer service, billing, and collections. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of mathematics Basic understanding of local, state, and federal debt collection laws Survey level training on how to best spot and handle fraudulent cash and check transactions Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software Skill in making arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy Ability to operate a calculator; ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations performance review.