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Clerk I, Accounts Payable
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$43,489 / year median in Mississippi
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Job Title Clerk I, Accounts Payable Essential Job Functions Audits and processesaccurateandtimelypayments to vendors and individuals Ensures university obligations are paidin a timely manner, per MS purchasing laws Ensures all transactions are accurately andtimelyposted to the general ledger Maintains accounts payable files Prepares 1099's and transmittals Processes 3-way match with purchase order, invoice and received Processes stop payments for vendors and student refunds Runs receiving reports Other related duties, as assigned Qualifications Associate's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, F inance or related field Two (2) years' accounts payable experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Mississippi Purchasing Laws KnowledgeofGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles Excellent organizational and analytical skills Detail oriented Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal Ability to prepareandenter 200-300 invoices, accurately, per week Ability to analyze invoices for accuracy Ability toexhibitproficiencywith data management system Ability to meet deadlines Ability to work independently Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment