Accounts Payable Clerk

Lake County Forest Preserve District; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

IMRF pension

Paid vacation

Personal and sick leave

Job summary

Lake County Forest Preserve District seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to handle routine accounts payable tasks, invoices, and payments across districts. You will review pay requests, maintain vendor data, and ensure compliance with wage rates and records policies.

Responsibilities include processing 1099s, weekly check runs, and supporting reconciliation tasks. A valid driver’s license is required for travel across locations. This role involves lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional walking.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in accounting or finance.
• Three years’ accounts payable experience.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Process and match invoices to purchase orders and vendors.
• Prepare weekly check runs and manage 1099s.
• Maintain vendor information and track contractor payments.
• Ensure adherence to Records Retention policies and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Accounts Payable Clerk performs accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Responsible for accounts payable, including matching and processing invoices, working with purchase orders, weekly check runs, account reconciliations, vendor information maintenance, and 1099’s. Reviews contractors payment requests to ensure compliance with prevailing wage rates. Tracks contractors pay requests and retention. Reviews and follows up on all outstanding checks that are stale dated. Ensures division compliance with District’s Records Retention Policy. Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations. Performs tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting. Performs lifting tasks up to 25 pounds.

EXPERIENCE

Associate’s Degree in accounting or finance. Three years’ of accounts payable experience. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word. Analytical skills necessary in order to process disbursement system. Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.. Must possess valid driver’s license.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.21–$26.00

The Lake County Forest Preserves offers an excellent work environment as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, IMRF pension plan, and paid vacation, personal and sick leave.