Accounts Payable Clerk

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**Supports, assists and acts as a back-up to Accounts Payable Manager with all aspects of Accounts Payable.  Assists with monthly reconciliations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes purchase requests
• Places online orders
• Processes vendor invoices
• Scans and saves vendor invoices and purchase requests electronically
• Assists with weekly disbursement check run
• Assists with annual 1099 reporting
• Assists and/or processes employee travel and miscellaneous reimbursements
• Assists with reconciling vendor accounts
• Assists with month’s closing
• Assists Accountants with sorting Accounts Payable issues
• Special projects/other duties and assignments as requested

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Two years of Accounts Payable experience required.
• Accounting certificate or Associates degree in accounting/finance preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) ability to communicate in a diplomatic, friendly, yet effective manner with all staff throughout the agency.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems, preferably Great Plains.
• Knowledge of computer applications, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail, organization and documentation skills, problem solving, coordination, and ability to stay focused and prioritize.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented department with a mindset of customer service and team work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (With or without reasonable accommodation):

This position may require: 

• Travel to and from office sites which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.