Accounts Payable Clerk

Lake County Forest Preserve District • Libertyville, IL

9d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Clerk performs accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Responsible for accounts payable, including matching and processing invoices, working with purchase orders, weekly check runs, account reconciliations, vendor information maintenance, and 1099’s. Reviews contractors payment requests to ensure compliance with prevailing wage rates. Tracks contractors pay requests and retention. Reviews and follows up on all outstanding checks that are stale dated. Ensures division compliance with District’s Records Retention Policy. Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in accounting or finance
• Three years’ of accounts payable experience
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Analytical skills necessary in order to process disbursement system
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Matching and processing invoices
• Working with purchase orders
• Weekly check runs
• Account reconciliations
• Vendor information maintenance
• Processing 1099s
• Reviewing contractor payment requests for compliance with prevailing wage rates
• Tracking contractor pay requests and retention
• Reviewing and following up on all outstanding checks that are stale dated
• Ensuring division compliance with District’s Records Retention Policy
• Driving a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• IMRF pension plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid personal leave
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree