Accounts Payable Clerk

City of Belton, MO•Belton, MO

About The Position

Under general supervision, processes departmental accounts payable and performs skilled clerical accounting tasks. Maintains financial accounts and records, prints checks, processes ACH payments; posts, balances, and verifies a variety of accounts needed for maintaining financial records; and responds to inquiries from staff, departments, and vendors. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned.

Requirements

Proven experience in accounts payable or a related financial role.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external correspondence.
Proficiency in financial applications such as Central Square, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and banking websites.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in all tasks
Associates Degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business or related field and four years of accounts payable experience preferred; preferably in a public sector environment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Responsibilities

Process and review vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Process journal entries as needed.
Handle employee reimbursement requests and verify supporting documentation.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in vendor statements with prompt follow-up.
Support weekly payment processes for vendors and employee reimbursements.
Address inquiries from vendors and internal teams with careful attention to detail.
Collaborate with auditors during financial reviews and provide necessary documentation.
Maintain a high level of accuracy while managing a high-volume workload.
Utilize financial tools such as Central Square, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and banking platforms to complete tasks effectively.
Maintain financial accounts and records, print checks, processes ACH payments.
Posts, balances, and verifies a variety of accounts needed for maintaining financial records.
Responds to inquiries from staff, departments, and vendors.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the accounts payable function