What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas?
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK works under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance & Accounting. This position is responsible for performing functions related to the operation of the filing, report generating, computer operation, billing, and financial systems of the agency and processes accounts payable activities for the Area Agency on Aging of NW Arkansas.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works up Regional and County Offices’ Accounts Payables (A/P) invoices for payment.
- Processes and issues checks for all Agency Offices (Regional and Branches).
- Makes bank deposits for Agency and Foundation as required.
- Maintains account balances on computerized spreadsheet, recording all receipts and checks issued, interest, and fees/charges for Foundation.
- Creates and enters Journal Entries (J/E) to record cash receipts, interest earned & bank fees to books on Agency, Branch Offices and Foundation accounts.
- Provides Monthly Trial Balance for preparation of Bank Reconciliations on Foundation accounts.
- Attends job-related training as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to communicate with employees, supervisors and other contacts verbally and/or in writing
Ability to understand and follow complicated verbal and written instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures
Ability to handle stressful situations
Ability to complete complex paperwork/forms required to document time and work completed
Ability to make decisions and do problem solving
Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance pattern
Ability to do multi-tasking with minimal errors
Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
Ability to grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and move about freely
Ability to travel both short and long distances
Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to perform duties in accordance with safety guidelines
Working environment is primarily an office setting, with travel in all weather conditions to county offices
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to understand and follow complicated verbal and written instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Ability to do multi-tasking with minimal errors.
- Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and move about freely.
- Ability to travel both short and long distances.
- Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to perform duties in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Working environment is primarily an office setting, with travel in all weather conditions to county offices.
Additional Information
Full-Time; M-F 8:00 - 4:40 pm
$15.25 per hour
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Salary : $15
