What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at City of Pearland, Texas?
The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a Part-Time Accounts Payable Clerk to support the day-to-day operations of our Finance department. Are you data-driven? Are you results-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position!
The Accounts Payable Clerk earns a competitive hourly salary of $19.22 - $20.81 per hour, based on qualifications. We also offer access to the city's recreation fitness center and employee assistance program.
About The City Of Pearland
The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.
Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.
Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
Job Summary
The ideal Accounts Payable Clerk is team oriented and understands big-picture impacts of their decisions and is confident in their ability to identify and correct errors and/or inefficiencies in the process. The successful candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
Under the general supervision of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the following essential functions:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
The Accounts Payable Clerk earns a competitive hourly salary of $19.22 - $20.81 per hour, based on qualifications. We also offer access to the city's recreation fitness center and employee assistance program.
About The City Of Pearland
The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.
Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.
Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
Job Summary
The ideal Accounts Payable Clerk is team oriented and understands big-picture impacts of their decisions and is confident in their ability to identify and correct errors and/or inefficiencies in the process. The successful candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
Under the general supervision of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the following essential functions:
- Processes checks including printing checks, matching checks to invoices, stuffing and sealing envelopes, verifying mailing addresses, and posting and mailing to the appropriate vendor.
- Processes the mail by opening and sending invoices to the appropriate department for approval.
- Approves and posts departmental invoices; processes invoices; verifies coding and sends batches to be approved.
- Processes check runs.
- Assists walk-in customers; answers phone calls and replies to emails from vendors and employees.
- Reviews vendor statements, requests missing invoices from vendor, re-sends to departments for approval and processing for payment.
- Assists departments with invoice entry questions and accounts payable training
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
- Requires two (2) years accounts payable or closely related experience.
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- For a detailed job description, please review the attachment.
Salary : $19 - $21
