A/P Clerk

The Arc Erie County • Williamsville, NY

5d • $19 - $21

About The Position

A position assisting the finance department with clerical and administrative functions including maintenance of financial files, data entry, preparation of financial correspondence, photocopying, mailing, and errands.

Requirements

• High School equivalency diploma PLUS one year of office experience including the keeping of accounts and financial records.
• General business skill, sound accounting knowledge, and analytical ability are essential for this position.
• Knowledge of financial accounting and record keeping practices; knowledge of accounting terminology, procedures and equipment; ability to follow oral and written directions and accurately prepare correspondence, reports and other materials from general directions; good judgment in financial record keeping procedures; ability to maintain confidentiality of records
• Must be calculator literate and be familiar with fiscal computer operations.
• The ability to read, write, analyze, be perceptive/comprehensive, show good judgment, have good math &, decision making skills, independent action, planning & prioritizing and follow directions.
• Work independently as well as cooperatively with others.
• Be approachable, enthusiastic, personable, work under pressure and meet job-related deadlines accordingly.
• The ability to communicate with individuals in a positive manner, demonstrate the ability to be a leader and serve as an appropriate role model to staff members.
• Receive supervision instruction in a positive manner.
• Adhere to and administer Agency’s policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• The ability to operate business equipment; telephones, fax machines, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming, copiers, calculators, etc.
• All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support.
• Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues and members of our community.
• Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

Responsibilities

• Supports all accounting functions for agency’s related entities.
• Maintains a complex filing system.
• Enters information to journals, ledgers, and various reports.
• Processes financial and clerical correspondence.
• Responsible for sorting and distribution of mail to department personnel.
• Responsible for sorting AP general email.
• Communicate with various employees regarding the collection of receipts.
• Reconciles vendor statements on a timely basis and investigates variations.
• Update staff information on various vendor websites.
• Performs photocopying of financial data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Great Work-Life balance
• On the job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee Discounts
• On-demand pay!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED