What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk I position at City of Rapid City?
ABOUT US
The City of Rapid City Finance Office provides essential financial services by managing all City revenues, expenditures, and accounting records. It also serves as the official record-keeping office, preparing agendas and minutes for all City Council meetings. The department supports all City departments with financial guidance, vendor payments, and budgetary operations. With a focus on accuracy, transparency, and public service, the Finance Office plays a key role in maintaining the City’s financial integrity.
This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk plays a key role in maintaining financial records and supporting the City’s accounts payable operations. This position provides financial and administrative support to all City departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
ABOUT YOU
We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional with experience in an accounting office environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
We understand your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the following qualifications:
Other Skills: in order to be successful, the incumbent should also possess:
Apply today to become part of a team that supports the financial heartbeat of Rapid City!
The City of Rapid City Finance Office provides essential financial services by managing all City revenues, expenditures, and accounting records. It also serves as the official record-keeping office, preparing agendas and minutes for all City Council meetings. The department supports all City departments with financial guidance, vendor payments, and budgetary operations. With a focus on accuracy, transparency, and public service, the Finance Office plays a key role in maintaining the City’s financial integrity.
To learn more about our department, please visit the Finance Office.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including employer-paid health insurance premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave time off.The Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk plays a key role in maintaining financial records and supporting the City’s accounts payable operations. This position provides financial and administrative support to all City departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Enters invoices into the accounting system; scans and attaches documentation into the accounting system; checks for accuracy of the amount to be paid and required documentation.
- Answers vendor inquiries; balances vendor statements; and analyzes vendor accounts.
- Assists internal and external customers regarding accounts payable.
- Assists in the preparation of all bills for the City Council meetings and board meetings by balancing all invoices.
- Maintains all accounts payable files.
ABOUT YOU
We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional with experience in an accounting office environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
We understand your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the following qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years related experience in accounting.
- A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered.
Other Skills: in order to be successful, the incumbent should also possess:
- Ability to perform various administrative tasks.
- Alpha Numeric data entry at 100 kpm net of error, 10-key data entry at 134 kpm, net of error.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers (internal and external).
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Apply today to become part of a team that supports the financial heartbeat of Rapid City!
Salary : $21
