ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK (PT)

City-of-St.-Peters; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Peters seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join the Finance Department. Under supervision, this role handles routine accounting tasks related to processing accounts payable and maintaining related records. The position may involve confidential information and requires strong attention to detail.

Normal shift varies Monday-Thursday; 24 hours per week. Background checks and drug screening are required as part of the employment process.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to type 30 cwpm and pass a 70% basic math test.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and check requests with proper authorization and coding.
• Enter, verify, and retrieve data for accounts payable records.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and files.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments for timely payments.
• Draft routine correspondence.
• Assist with year-end closing activities and schedules.
• Follow City safety procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Summary The City of St. Peters is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance Department. Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for performing routine accounting and clerical tasks related to the processing of accounts payable and maintenance of related record systems. This role occasionally involves handling sensitive or confidential information and requires consistent attention to detail.

Normal Shift: Varies Monday-Thursday; must be available Wednesdays. 24 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices and check requests, ensuring proper authorization, account coding, and adherence to City policies.
• Enter, verify, and retrieve data for accounts payable records.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and files.
• Communicate with vendors and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Draft and prepare routine correspondence.
• Assist with year-end closing activities such as inventories, accounting schedules, and special projects as needed.
• Comply with all established City safety procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker.
• High School graduate or GED certificate and one (1) year of applicable experience.
• Must be able to type 30 cwpm and achieve a 70% on basic math test.

Why Join Us

At the City of St. Peters, we are committed to excellence in public service. You'll join a supportive team environment where accuracy, integrity, and service to the community are valued every day. If you are organized, efficient, and take pride in maintaining precise financial records, we invite you to bring your skills to a workplace that values your contribution.

All candidates for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these checks. The City is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free work environment and requires all employees to adhere to these standards.