Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk – Mississippi Department of Employment Security

Join the Mississippi Department of Employment Security as an Accounts Payable Clerk. This role focuses on accurate handling of purchasing and accounts payable matters within the Department.

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a business-related field (required)
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in Accounts Payable and/or governmental accounting (required)
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and proficiency with computer data entry
• Capability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to move and unpack equipment
• Ability to climb ladders, maintain a driver’s license, and be insured to operate district vehicles

• Interact between the Business Office and other departments for all accounts payable information
• Maintain purchase order records in an orderly sequence to facilitate location of specific orders
• Provide “purchase order follow‑up” with vendors and within the District
• Encumber purchase orders weekly to provide accurate budget information
• Input completed purchase orders into the system to ensure timely payment of invoices (mid‑month and end of month)
• Prepare purchase orders and claim dockets for Board of Trustees review
• Reconcile statements submitted by vendors
• File paid invoices in a timely fashion
• Assist other department personnel as appropriate and necessary
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
• Support the Laurel School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Government Administration

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