Accounts Payable Clerk supports the day-to-day operational activities of an accounts payable department. Reviews purchase orders, statements, and invoices to verify amounts owed. Being an Accounts Payable Clerk records and processes payments for vendor invoices in accordance with internal accounting policies and oversees payment schedules. Maintains and reconciles accounts payable ledger to validate charges and ensure accurate and timely payments. Additionally, Accounts Payable Clerk responds to vendor inquiries and assists with the research of any discrepancies in billings and payments. May utilize accounting software and systems to manage invoices and payments. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Accounts Payable Clerk works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Accounts Payable Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Manatee Clerk's Accounts Payable Division processes all invoices for payment for the Board of County Commissioners, the Port Authority, the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Supervisor of Elections. It also processes all invoices for the Clerk's office. Accounts Payable is responsible for verifying that expenditures paid are legal and serve a public purpose. In addition to verifying that we have all required forms and authority to pay, Accounts Payable also ensures that the goods and/or services have been received and that the appropriate budgeted accounts are charged. This work is all done using a paperless, electronic process. The Clerk III/Accounts Payable position is a full-time, non-supervisory position reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.
It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
The essential mental and physical functions listed below are required in order for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position.