Finance Clerk I: A/P & A/R Support Specialist

City of Manhattan, Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS retirement

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Education reimbursement

Job summary

City of Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a Regular, Non-Exempt Finance Clerk to handle accounts payable and receivable, clerical duties, and basic finance tasks. You will process payments, answer calls and emails, maintain records, and support the Finance Department on various projects.

This role requires a high school diploma, two years in AP/AR or banking, and advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and SharePoint. Shift is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with open until filled.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional work experience in accounts payable/receivable or banking.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties.
• Review contracts and purchase orders to ensure compliance with City purchasing policies and procedures.
• Process 1099’s, maintain and secure records necessary for 1099 compliance, and submit required documents according to regulations and established deadlines.
• Collects and inputs information/numbers into the applicable monthly report(s). Completes reporting needs in a timely manner by maintaining a schedule of recurring reports or assignments.
• Uses and operates a variety of basic office equipment in the course of completing assigned work tasks.
• Works independently and carries out a variety of critical and time sensitive projects without detailed instructions.
• Performs administrative tasks for the Finance Department including organizing files, budget book formatting, creating forms, audit tasks, etc.
• Answers the telephone and email, answers internal and external customer questions, types of correspondence and files records.
• Distributes mail to the Finance Department personnel in a timely manner.
• Serves as the Travel Card/Visa Coordinator by ordering and Canceling cards, training on card policies, processing monthly Visa statements, etc.
• Attends meetings and training.
• Maintains records and documentation.
• Uses good judgment and patience when handling challenging situations and/or people.
• Occasional overtime to fulfill departmental needs.
• Ensures compliancy with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in all duties.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

City of Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a Regular, Non-Exempt Finance Clerk to handle accounts payable and receivable, clerical duties, and basic finance tasks. You will process payments, answer calls and emails, maintain records, and support the Finance Department on various projects.

This role requires a high school diploma, two years in AP/AR or banking, and advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and SharePoint. Shift is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with open until filled.