Accounts Payable Clerk - Finance Department

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government•Manistee, MI

About The Position

The position is responsible for performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Compilation and distribution of monthly financial reports and cash receipts of all payments made to the Tribe. In addition, records maintenance and organization of accounts payable files and retrieval of files upon request.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
A work experience of one (1) or more years in accounts payable or general accounting
The technical skills of an intermediate to advanced user of MS Office software, computers, and office equipment.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License throughout employment and being insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy

Nice To Haves

Candidate’s technical skills may be tested during the interview process

Responsibilities

Enters and matches invoices with purchase orders and receiving reports.
Processes incoming requests for payments and court orders in accordance with defined procedures.
Scans and files documents.
Verifies account coding to ensure accuracy and sufficient budget availability.
Receives and logs cash receipts and provides receipts, as necessary.
Maintains vendor files and numbers, as necessary.
Provides management with accounts payable information, as requested.
Prepares year-end accounts payable reporting and assists with preparation of federal 1099 forms.
Assists with year-end audit by providing accounts payable information, as requested.
Assists with monthly financial report preparation.
Works cooperatively and professionally with internal and external customers to resolve accounts payable issues, as necessary.
Processes and maintains court ordered per capita garnishments.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of work and complies with all applicable tribal, federal, or state laws and procedures.
All other duties as assigned by supervisor.