Account Associate

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

Accounts Payable Under supervision, perform work of moderate difficulty in the recording/processing of financial data and cash disbursements following clearly prescribed standard practices and procedures; the performing of various clerical tasks. Accounts Receivable Under supervision, perform work of moderate difficulty in the recording/processing of financial data and cash receipts following clearly prescribed standard practices and procedures; the performing of various clerical tasks. Accounts Payable Essential Functions: Process invoices and payment vouchers Process cash (including check and electronic) remittances Receive and process any other receipts; reconcile records and make adjustments Maintain and update records Perform required photocopying and filing of records Collect and verify information Enter information into various computerized systems Complete financial reports; perform necessary calculations Open, collate and distribute department mail Prepare correspondence, memos and other documents. Additional Responsibilities: Occasionally delivers mail and answer telephones; return customer calls; handle walk-in customers; may relieve cashier by processing customer payments; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor. Accounts Receivable Essential Functions: Process invoices and payment vouchers Process cash (including check and electronic) remittances Receive and process any other receipts; reconcile records and make adjustments Maintain and update records Perform required photocopying and filing of records Collect and verify information Enter information into various computerized systems Complete financial reports; perform necessary calculations Open, collate and distribute department mail Prepare correspondence, memos and other documents. Additional Responsibilities: Occasionally delivers mail and answer telephones; return customer calls; handle walk-in customers; may relieve cashier by processing customer payments; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent, including or supplemented by course work in bookkeeping and/or accounting
Three years of progressively responsible clerical and bookkeeping work and/or experience in customer service, billing, and collections
Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of mathematics
Basic understanding of local, state, and federal debt collection laws
Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
Skill in making arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy
Ability to operate a calculator
Ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position
Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations
Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations performance review