Accounts Payable Clerk

Tier: 1

Department: Finance

Supervisor: Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager

Location: 16281 Q Road Mayetta, KS 66509

Pay Range: $16.09-$26.29

Offering rate will vary within the listed range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*

• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

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Role:

The Accounts Payable(A/P) Clerk prepares purchase orders (POs), matches invoices, and other expense reports to POs for processing and payment. Additional duties include reconciliations and analysis, and other related clerical accounting functions as needed.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience: 1 year experience in Accounts Payable

Education: HS Diploma/GED with AP Certificate

Interpersonal Skills: Work normally involves contact with people beyond immediate associates generally regarding routine matters for the purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion. Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (visitors or vendors) requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.

Knowledge :

• Clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Office spreadsheets, word processing
  and email, managing files and records.
• Computers and office equipment e.g. copiers, scanners, printers, phone systems, 10-key
  calculator, etc.
• English language structure and content including the meaning and spelling of words, rules
  of composition, and grammar.
• Mathematics and simple formulas.
• Basic understanding of accounting/finance. Accounting software knowledge.
• Accounting software knowledge.

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills: remains open to others' ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new processes.
• Dependable: Must be punctual and dependable in regular attendance
• Organized: uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Accuracy: Monitors own work for quality.
• Analytical skills: good judgment and decision when entering invoices for payment; knowing
  how to obtain an invoice when one isn't available

Abilities:

• Ability to maintain professional work ethic, manner, and appearance.
• Ability to exercise initiative to overcome minor obstacles.
• Ability to work cooperatively within office and other departments/agencies as needed; Work in a stressful deadline driven environment.
• Ability to follow instructions, respond positively to direction and feedback.
• Ability to adapt to change according to new procedures and/or processes.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality to sensitive information/documents.
• Ability to perform under high levels of stress during peak times while having frequent interruptions.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing, maintain a valid and current driver's license.

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