Accounts Payable Clerk

Title:

Accounting Clerk III

Location:

Madison, MS 39110

Contract:

6+ months (possible extension)

Pay range: $17/hr - $20/hr on W2

Shift: 1st Shift

• Performs any combination of calculating, posting and verifying account codes to prepare vendor invoices for payment.
• Verifies purchase orders and works on special projects as needed.
• Gathers and collects cost data to prepare back-up for customer invoices.
• The Accounting Clerk III works under general supervision of the AP Supervisor. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties.

• may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements.
• Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function.
• Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization

• Review, prepare and process invoices for payment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential. SAP experience is a plus.
• Must be flexible.
• Resolves fiscal issues with internal and external customers.
• Performs various audits.
• Journal entries.

• Requires graduation from a four (4) year high school or equivalent (GED)
• Requires one-year experience in bookkeeping or accounts payable. College coursework/hours or certification in accounting principles is preferred.

• The following skills and abilities are required:
• Requires a basic knowledge and understanding of routine clerical methods, office practices and procedures as they relate to the clerical processing and recording of transactions.
• Requires a basic knowledge and understanding of terminology, codes, and processes used in automated accounting system.
• Ability to work at fast pace. Journal entry knowledge.
• Capable of multitasking.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires little supervision, self-motivated. Neat, legible handwriting.
• The ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers.
• Working knowledge and experience on computers.
• Microsoft Business software experience is essential.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.