Accounts Payable Clerk

Title:

Accounts Payable Clerk

Reports to:

Accounting Supervisor

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Personnel Supervised:
None

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Clerk will properly classify and code invoices for payment and process in a manner that will ensure timely and accurate payment in a fashion consistent with Accounting policies and procedures

MINIMAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate Degree in Accounting or related field - preferred, but not required

Experience:

Strong understanding of the accounts payable and purchasing cycle and responsibilities

Skills:

* Computer literate, experience with automated systems, word processing and spreadsheets.

* Ability to work accurately, pay close attention to detail, gathering and processing data without close supervision.

* Good communication skills, ability to deal with vendors and CFHC staff.

RESPONSIBILTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Review all incoming requests for payment, assuring that proper authorization

and/or signatures are obtained prior to posting.

2. Responsibility for proper General Ledger coding of payable and payroll transactions,

coordinate with Accounting Supervisor and Controller for posting to General Ledger.

3. In coordination with Accounting Supervisor, review Payables Aging, at least weekly, ensuring

accuracy and timely payment of all agency invoices.

4. Upon approval, generate checks, compile and attach supporting documentation.

5. Mail and/or distribute checks.

6. Work closely with the Accounting Supervisor in processing month-end reporting, and prepare

monthly summaries as requested. Preparation of supporting schedules as required.

7. Reconciliation of the accounts payable listing to vendor statements.

8. Maintain vendor files, contracted employee accounting files, and other files as

assigned.

9. Contribute to the efficient and organized flow of financial work, making

recommendations appropriately that will enhance CFHC's ability to achieve

maximum efficiency and effectiveness in areas relating to the Finance Department.

10. Work closely with the Accounting Supervisor and Controller to assist during the annual audit of

corporate finances.

11. Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

BENEFITS:

Competitive Salary

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness:

PSLF - 10-year commitment, 120 loan payments and at the end of the commitment, the remaining loan is forgiven

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance equivalent to 1x your annual salary

Voluntary Short-Term Disability, additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance are available

Malpractice Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) - Employees receive 20 days of PTO + 9.5 Holidays totaling 37.5 days of freedom per year when accounting for adjacent weekends!

Holidays (9.5 paid holidays per year)

Paid Birthday Holiday

CME Reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan after 1 year of service (w/matching contributions)

Staff productivity is recognized and rewarded

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Requires 80% or more time spent standing/sitting.

2. Independently mobile.

3. Lifting and/or transporting up to 20 lbs.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.