Accounts Payable Clerk

Order Type : Temp

Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to provide clerical support in the area of accounts payable. Qualifications: Education/Certification: ?High school diploma or equivalent. Special Knowledge/Skills: ?Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with district employees and general public. Experience: ?Some experience in the area of accounts payable and data entry and data retrieval Major Responsibilities and Duties: 1.Assists in preparing, verifying, and entering on the computer all disbursements of district funds. 2.Assists in tracing errors in district payables. 3.Assists in preparing a listing of accounts payable outstanding bills. 4.Performs required office routines and practices. 5.Places and receives telephone calls and records messages. 6.Maintains a regular filing system, insuring confidentiality, and processes incoming correspondence as instructed. 7.Orders and maintains supplies as needed. 8.Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs, checks appointments and directs or escorts them to proper person. 9.Performs all bookkeeping tasks associated with the specific position. 10.Maintains records/quotations of all purchase orders. 11.Assumes the responsibilities of the administrative specialist in the event of his/her absence. 12.Maintains a schedule of appointments and makes arrangements for conferences and interviews. 13.Performs multitasking and cross training associated with specific position within department. 14.Creates and maintains databases, spreadsheets, and logs. 15.Meets set deadlines and works well under pressure. 16.Keeps work area neat and maintains equipment. 17.Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the SISD safety program. 18.Supports the goals and objectives of the school district the follows all district policies. 19.Performs any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor. 20.Provides optimal customer service. Mental Demands: Reading; ability to perform basic arithmetic; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Works with frequent interruptions.