Clerk.Accounting II

5002003

Job Code: 5002003 Job Family/Function: 50 – Finance and Audit\Financial FLSA: Nonexempt Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH007-H Duration (days/year): 260 Locations(s): Support Hub

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Job Summary

The Clerk Accounting II is responsible for approving invoices within the workflow, opening and verifying each invoice against corresponding vouchers before approval.

What you will do

• Approve invoices within the workflow.
• Open each invoice and verify against corresponding vouchers.
• Review vender statements to verify that all unpaid invoices are recorded in the accounts payable system.
• Promptly request any missing vendor statements by communicating directly with the vendor themselves.
• Work closely with the accounting department to identify accounts for posting payments.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finanace Required

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant accounting or administrative experience Required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the fundamental principles and practices of finance administration.
• Working knowledge of accounting theories, accepted practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computer system functions.
• Skill in researching and resolving problems.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying procedures and practices to specific situations.
• Ability to prepare billing or other types of statements and reports.
• Ability to make difficult mathematical computations accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to analyze computer generated data and make corrective action if needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively under stress.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and communicate clearly and respectfully both verbally and written.

Equivalency Starting At: $21.34

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