Accounts Payable Clerk Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Accounts Payable Clerk Gestalt Community Schools – 3.1

Memphis, TN Job Details Estimated:

$37.6K – $46.4K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Accounts payable Mid-level Microsoft Office Organizational skills Time management

Full Job Description Description:

Reports To:

Director of Finance Classification:

Exempt Salary:

Commensurate with experience

ABOUT US

Gestalt Community Schools is a system of K-12 college-preparatory charter schools in targeted Tennessee communities. We show our scholars that being great requires a great effort, and we empower them to be college-ready, career-ready and community-ready. Our Power Center Academy schools set the standard for educational excellence. With every graduating class, we continue to build better communities through education. We aim to integrate education and community, working with partners to achieve more than any of us could alone – a true gestalt.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Accounts Payable Clerk performs a variety of accounting tasks to include analyzing, verifying, and reconciling accounting records to ensure accuracy. Controls the processing of invoices, purchase orders, receiving, expenses, and fiscal reports for daily accounting operations. Explains complex rules and procedures to school staff, suppliers and the general public, as required. Works with school staff to resolve delivery and payment issues to effect timely and accurate supplier payment. Reviews processed transactions, ensuring presence of all required supporting documentation and determining need for additional information in order to meet regulatory requirements. Analyzes transactions to ensure compliance with general accounting principles and audit regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete invoice match and uploads process on purchase orders Ensuring the timely and accurate coding and payment of a high volume of invoices Work directly with vendors and department leaders to resolve invoicing and billing issues Manage shared accounts payable email ensuring proper routing and prompt and appropriate responses to internal and external stakeholders Responds to all school related written correspondence, phone calls, voicemails, and emails within 24 business hours Continuously assess A/P functions to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and processes Assist in the month end close process Provide support to external auditors as required

Last Updated:

1/5/2024• Performs other special projects and clerical duties as assigned Assist with fiscal year-end external audit Collaborate cross-functionally to support departmental and organizational goals and objectives All other duties as assigned SKILLS Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and policies Excellent time management, organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple priorities High standard of attention to detail and accuracy Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form Ability to cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Contribute to the success of the team by fostering a collaborative work environment and providing support to colleagues when needed

Requirements:

Two (2) years of accounts payable experience preferred Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel It is the policy of Gestalt Community Schools to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.