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WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
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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.
$47,502 / year median in Pennsylvania
-14% projected decline
Job Description
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLES CLERK
West Goshen Township, Chester County (population 23,040), a Second Class Township, is seeking applications for a highly motivated and detail oriented Accounts Payable and Receivables Clerk in the Township Finance Department. Description Under general direction, the Accounts Payable and Receivables Clerk will maintain computer software applications for payable functions such as requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices; receive, distribute, and review invoices for accuracy in billing and coding; prepare and complete bimonthly bills lists and weekly manual check requests; process and record payments received for items such as real estate taxes, building permits, and recreation fees; produce annual real estate tax bills, periodic interim tax bills, and related communications; generate payment receipts and other documentation; prepare banking deposits; maintain and monitor vendor documents and statements; track various expenses for budgeting purposes; generate 1099 forms on an annual basis; perform records retention procedures according to code. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated desire and willingness to work as a team; the ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner when responding to Township staff, residents, and other outside agencies; the aptitude to multitask while ensuring a high degree of accuracy; the proficiency to effectively and efficiently handle fluctuating volumes while meeting required deadlines.Qualifications Required:
- At a minimum, a high school diploma.
- Five (5) years of professional accounts payable work experience.
Preferred:
- College-level coursework preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge and expertise related to Microsoft Office programs and spreadsheet applications.
- Familiarity with finance specific computer software and databases.
- Excellent organizational skills and time management.
- Ability to maintain financial data and prepare accurate reports.
- Ability to proofread and validate financial reports and documents.
- Ability to accurately post data to computer and verify results.