ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK (52416)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Kingsland (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage financial records and ensure accurate accounting practices. The role involves compiling invoices, maintaining spreadsheets, and verifying transactions. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and proficiency in accounting software. Join a dynamic finance team in a supportive office environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience and/or training.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and governmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks.
• Prepares and maintains spreadsheets for accounts payable.
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions.

Skills

Organizing

Calculating

Communicating

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Camden PSA Recreation Center - Kingsland, GA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 Hourly

Job Category: Accounting

Description

Title: Accounts Payable Clerk

Department: Finance/Administrative

Supervisor: Accounting Manager

Status: Full Time/Non-Exempt/Hourly

Minimum Pay: $17.00 per hour

Education: Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Summary: Under general supervision computes, classifies, records, and verifies numerical data for use in maintaining accurate accounting records by performing the following duties:

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, and accounts payable records, substantiating business transactions.

• Prepares and maintains various spreadsheets for accounts payable and files.

• Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as items received and funds disbursed, and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.

• Reviews invoices against purchase orders and prepares for payment.

• Monitors loan transactions to ensure that payments are up to date.

• Codes general ledger data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.

• Proficient in the use of general office equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, and computer financial programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues.

• Accounting principles, policies and processes as related to governmental accounting standards and operations.

• Budget development and management.

• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

• Internal departmental policies and procedures.

• Local government organization and operations.

• External governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment.

• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.

• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.

Skill In:

• Organizing, assigning, leading and reviewing the work of staff.

• Working knowledge of computer skills in accounting software (QuickBooks preferred), Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Calculating information, mathematical skills.

• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.

• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.

• Applying logical thinking to solve problems to accomplish tasks; to understand and interpret complicated policies, procedures and protocols.

• Communicating orally with internal staff, vendors, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.

• Operating and routine maintenance of general office machines such as copiers, facsimile machines, telephone systems, and cashiering.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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Working Environment: Work is performed in an office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. May be required to lift and/or move storage boxes for vendor files. Ability to push, pull and/or lift/move up to 20lbs occasionally. Reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.