ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK (PT)

City of St. Peters; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Peters seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk for its Finance Department. The role involves performing routine accounting tasks related to accounts payable, maintaining records, and ensuring accurate payments. Join a supportive team committed to excellence in public service and integrity.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of applicable experience in accounting clerical tasks.
• Able to type 30 cwpm and achieve 70% on a basic math test.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and check requests, ensuring proper authorization.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and files.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure timely payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School graduate or GED

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-Friday; must be available Wednesdays. 28 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.

Apply Today Take the next step in your career with the City of St. Peters. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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.