Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Do you have a knack for numbers and finance? If so, then the City of Richmond Heights is looking for you, a skilled Accounts Payable Clerk to process all invoices received for payment and pay all creditors accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure all bills and payments are accounted for and correctly posted.
- Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
- Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
- Generate reports detailing accounts payable status.
- Understand expense accounts and cost centers.
- Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
- Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
- An associate degree or at least three years of related experience is required.
- Proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk
- Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
- Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
- Data entry skills, along with a knack for numbers
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software and accounting software.
- Ability to organize data into a usable format using the Microsoft Office suite. (EXCEL and Microsoft Word).
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Benefits:
- Optional employee-paid dental and vision.
- Retirement plan.
The City of Richmond Heights is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are building “A Brighter Tomorrow,” and we need you. If you are interested, please complete the application on our website and email it, along with your resume and cover letter, to hr.department@richmondhtsoh.org.
Miscellaneous Information
- Reports to: Finance Director
- Department: Finance Department
- Classification: Part-time; hourly; non-exempt
- Hours: Regular business hours; additional hours as directed