Clerk.Accounting II

Metro Nashville Public Schools • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clerk Accounting II is responsible for approving invoices within the workflow and opening and verifying each invoice against its corresponding voucher before approval. The role also reviews vendor statements to verify that all unpaid invoices are recorded in the accounts payable system, requests missing statements directly from vendors, and works closely with the accounting department to identify accounts for posting payments. The position is based at the Support Hub and is scheduled for 260 days per year.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• Two years of relevant accounting or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of fundamental principles and practices of finance administration.
• Working knowledge of accounting theories, accepted practices, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computer system functions.
• Skill in researching and resolving problems.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying procedures and practices to specific situations.
• Ability to prepare billing or other types of statements and reports.
• Ability to make difficult mathematical computations accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to analyze computer-generated data and take corrective action when needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively under stress.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and communicate clearly and respectfully, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Approve invoices within the workflow.
• Open each invoice and verify it against the corresponding voucher.
• Review vendor statements to verify that all unpaid invoices are recorded in the accounts payable system.
• Promptly request missing vendor statements by communicating directly with vendors.
• Work closely with the accounting department to identify accounts for posting payments.

What This Job Offers

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