Accounts Payable Clerk

Description

• Perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions for New Life Christian Fellowship and Providence School.
• Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
• Generate purchase orders from approved online requisitions
• Review and verify invoices and check requests
• Sort, code and match invoices with purchase orders
• Set invoices up for payment
• Enter and upload invoices into system
• Track expenses and process expense reports
• Prepare and perform check runs
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Prepare analysis of accounts
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Maintain vendor files
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Assist with month and year end closing
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Type periodic reports and other records

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of accounts payable
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software
• Proficient in data entry and management
• Accounts payable or general accounting experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with the use of excel spreadsheet
• Basic understanding of principles of finance, bookkeeping and accounting

Key Competencies

Organizing and prioritizing

Attention to detail and accuracy

Confidentiality

Judgment

• Verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Information management skills
• Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Ability to meet deadlines

Punctual, dependable and consistent

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and data entry accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently
• High School diploma or equivalent required; experience in a non-profit or fundraising role preferred, but not required