Finance Accounts Payable Clerk Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Finance Accounts Payable Clerk at 850 Ward Lane, Shreveport, LA 71163 is responsible for processing accounts payable transactions accurately and timely. Duties include verifying invoices, managing check runs, maintaining records, and addressing vendor inquiries. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of accounts payable, and four years of related experience. Physical demands are similar to a business office environment.
Job Description
Finance Accounts Payable Clerk 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 850 Ward Lane, Shreveport, LA 71163 DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Main duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned): Performs the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that Parish finances are maintained in an effective, timely, and accurate manner. Primary activities include receiving and verifying invoices for goods and services, verifying transactions comply with financial policies and procedures, preparing batches of invoices for data entry, manage weekly check runs, preparing vendor checks for mailing, maintaining accounts payable records, and reviewing accounts payable records for accuracy and completeness, review and reconcile invoice discrepancies. Address and respond to vendor inquiries. Creates, modifies and distributes documents, reports, and spreadsheets using various office equipment such as personal computer and peripherals (i.e., printer, scanner), copier, fax, document shredder, and labeling system. Provides clerical support when necessary to Finance staff and assists with special projects and routine functions. Professionally manage multiple incoming telephone lines; expertly deals with citizens and employees. Preserves the confidentiality of sensitive issues and situations involving Parish of Caddo personnel and operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. An associate degree is preferred. Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and maintaining general ledgers. Four (4) years experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, cash handling or other related fiscal duties is preferred. Ability to function at an intermediate level of computer proficiency (email, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and database applications)• Qualified applicants will be required to take a Microsoft skills test. Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information. Ability to interpret policies and procedures, plan and organize work, and to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will experience physical requirements similar to those associated with a business office environment. Highly responsible position that oversees the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function including, but not limited to, processing payments for Parish bills and obligations, reviewing/auditing vouchers, receiving and verifying invoices, preparing checks approved for payment, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date filing system, and preparing accounts payable reports.
