ACCOUNTS PAYABLE and DATA ENTRY CLERK

Kershaw County Government; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kershaw County Government in Camden, SC is seeking an accounting/clerical professional to support accounts payable, vendor invoicing and weekly check runs under supervision.

The position requires 1–2 years of accounting experience and an Associate degree in accounting or related field. Proficiency in Word/Excel is expected; CSI software is a plus. Ability to lift 25 lbs and perform inventory tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years accounting experience or equivalent education.
• Associate degree with a major concentration in accounting, business, or related field.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; CSI software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Process and enter invoices, vouchers, and travel reimbursements.
• Prints and issues checks weekly for vendor, vouchers and reimbursements.
• Resolve discrepancies by communicating with vendors and county officials.
• Maintain accounts payable files.
• Maintain control log for cleared checks.
• Research stale dated checks and issue letters.
• Journal entry and p-cards data entry.
• Must be able to lift/carry weights of five to twenty-five pounds.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, with inventories as requested.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent oral and written

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

PC Proficiency

Problem Solving

Education

Associate degree in accounting/business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CSI software

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5pm

Job Summary

Under general supervision perform a variety accounting and clerical tasksto keep accurate records, pay vendor invoices, and to run a weekly check run.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Process incoming and outgoing mail
• Process and enter invoices, vouchers, and travel reimbursements
• Prints and issues checks weekly for vendor, vouchers and reimbursements
• Resolve any discrepancies by communicating with vendors, County Department Heads and Elected Officials, regarding invoices.
• Maintain accounts payable files
• Maintain control log for cleared checks moved to storage/destroyed
• Research stale dated checks and issue letters
• Journal entry and p-cards data entry
• Must be able to lift/carry weights of five to twenty-five pounds.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, also involves walking and standing to conduct physical inventories as requested.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2 years accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Education/Cert: Associate degree with a major concentration in accounting, business, or related field
• Technical Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. CSI software a plus.
• Core Competencies: Excellent oral and written communication skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, PC Proficiency , Productivity, Teamwork, Problem Solving Skills, Strong Communication Skills

Kershaw County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Kershaw County to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees on the basis of qualifications and without discrimination because of race, religion, color, political affiliation, physical disability, national origin, sex, age, or familial status. Kershaw County is a Drug-Free Workplace.