Accounts Payable Bookkeeper

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a full-time bookkeeper to perform routine accounting tasks and payroll duties. Responsibilities include reconciling transactions, maintaining ledgers, and preparing preliminary financial statements.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with 1–3 years of clerical bookkeeping experience and strong Excel and accounting software skills. Strong attention to detail and clear communication are essential for accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1–3 years clerical or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to perform arithmetical calculations accurately.

Responsibilities

• Examine accounting transactions for completeness, accuracy and policy conformance.
• Record transactions manually or via computer terminal; maintain ledgers.
• Reconcile discrepancies and prepare correcting entries.
• Balance accounts and prepare preliminary reports and statements.
• Prepare payment vouchers for purchases.
• Provide information regarding financial transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Performs bookkeeping tasks of average difficulty.

• Examine accounting and financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to policies and procedures;
• Record details of transactions manually or through the use of a computer terminal, and also maintain subsidiary ledgers and balance to the general ledger;
• Reconcile discrepancies and prepare entries to correct erroneous transactions;
• Balance accounts and prepare preliminary accounting reports and statements;
• Prepare payment vouchers for purchases;
• Provide information regarding financial transactions;
• Communicate with others to correct errors, resolve discrepancies, or implement new methods and procedures;
• Perform various payroll duties;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Completion of high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one to three years of experience in clerical work involving financial recordkeeping, bookkeeping; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Excel and other accountingsoftware applications;
• Fundamental bookkeeping procedures.

Ability to:

• Make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy;
• Communicate effectively with others;
• Maintain detailed financial records accurately.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally climb stairs during the shift.
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.
• Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height.