2026-2027 Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Pendleton County School District•Falmouth, KY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform complex and advanced clerical accounting duties related to the preparation of such matters as financial statements and perform backup payroll duties. This role involves performing advanced-level clerical accounting duties in support of District programs and services, processing technical financial accounting documents, and providing work direction to other account clerks. The position also handles financial record keeping for food service operations, maintains computerized records, and produces financial statements and reports.

Requirements

Advanced clerical accounting principles and techniques involved in financial record keeping, monitoring and control.
Preparation, maintenance, verification and processing of payroll records.
Estimating, projecting and extending financial and statistical data.
Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.
Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Operation of a computer terminal and other office equipment.
Tax withholding, voluntary deductions, garnishments and fringe benefits.
Basic math.
Principles of training and providing work direction.
Perform complex and advanced level accounting duties in the maintenance of assigned accounts.
Perform responsible record-keeping duties with a high degree of skill and accuracy.
Verify, balance and adjust accounts.
Process and record accounting transactions accurately.
Prepare financial reporting documents.
Learn, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to school district payrolls, utility payments and food service accounting.
Operate office machines including computer equipment, personal computer, accounting software and peripherals.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare data processing input documents accurately.
Meet schedules and time lines/deadlines.
Work cooperatively with others.
Work independently with little direction.
High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
Two years of payroll/accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Perform complex and advanced-level clerical accounting duties in support of District programs and services.
Process or prepare more complex or technical financial accounting documents, including payments, reports and special projects.
Assign, review and lead the work of other account clerks as assigned.
Answer and provide assistance with more technical questions and procedures.
Respond to questions or complaints from vendors and District administrators regarding basic information.
Answer phones.
Perform financial record keeping for District food service operations.
Maintain computerized records of accounts receivable, and payable.
Provide work direction, guidance and training to other accounting clerical personnel as assigned.
Produce a variety of periodic and annual financial statements, reports, reimbursements and claims.
Maintain journals and ledgers, charging proper accounts.
Prepare and issue accounts payable warrants as needed.
Maintain records of revolving cash funds and petty cash funds use.
Issue checks as required to reimburse accounts.
Balance and reconcile accounts, verifying proper and authorized use of designated funds.
Perform backup payroll duties.
Operate standard office equipment including a computer terminal as required.
Maintain regular attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.