Accounts Payable Clerk B

Typical Duties

• Invoice Processing: Receives, audits, and processes vendor invoices against purchase orders for payment on accounts payable vouchers.
• Document Analysis: Analyzes supporting documents for completeness, accuracy, and ensures they have the proper approvals.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Maintains positive working relationships with multiple departments by troubleshooting and analyzing invoice discrepancies and tracking communication.
• Batch Processing: Prepares, reviews, and releases regular and special batches of payments.
• Record Maintenance: Maintains accounts payable logs and records to ensure accurate documentation.
• Clerical Work: Performs routine to varied clerical tasks related to accounts payable operations.
• Office Support: Provides general office support as needed.

DESIRED Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Business Math & English: Knowledge of business math and English for accurate communication and calculations.
• Office Procedures & Accounting Systems: Familiarity with office procedures and automated accounting systems.
• Data Entry & Reporting: Skilled in data entry with the ability to produce accurate and timely reports.
• Mathematical Computation: Ability to make mathematical computations quickly and accurately.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with others.
• Organization & Detail Orientation: Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excel Proficiency: Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting.
• Multitasking Ability: Capable of managing high work volumes by multitasking effectively.

REQUIRED Experience & Training

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate, supplemented by coursework in data entry operations, typing, or a related area.
• Experience: 1-2 years' experience in accounts payable processing is preferred, though equivalent combinations of experience and training that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities are also acceptable.