Accounts Payable Clerk jobs in Jefferson City, MO

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)

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Accounts Payable Clerk
  • City of Manchester
  • Ballwin, MO FULL_TIME
  • PURPOSE:

    The Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerk is primarily responsible for the completion of A/P input with correct account codes into financial system software, including inbound documentation control and data entry into the financial system. This position is also directly responsible for supporting data entry and related duties in disbursing non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    At a minimum an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or related field, and one to two years of experience, or equivalent combination.

    Preferred: Experience in working in governmental accounting/public.

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

    · Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Calculate, transmit and review all funds and data pertaining to 401K

    · Competent in basic algebra

    · Direct experience in an A/P capacity

    · Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules, and procedure manuals

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

    · Sitting, talking, listening, or walking for extended periods of time.

    · Regular mental and visual attention with normal hand-eye coordination required.

    · Occasional handling of average-weight objects with the ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

    · The majority of work is performed in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust temperature, etc.

    · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and operate a personal computer or calculator for long periods of time.

    · Required to use hands and arms to operate other office machines.

    · Ability to communicate via telephone and/or in person with employees, vendors and citizens.

    SUPERVISION:

    Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance. This person will not oversee and direct other employees.

    DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

    · Collaborate with Accountant and Director of Finance to maintain general A/P performance levels

    · A/P logging responsibilities, including inbound documentation control and related required data entry to the financial system

    · Obtain approval for disbursements and ensure that expenditures do not exceed available budgets

    · Audits purchase requests for materials, supplies, equipment, and other collateral; verifies at orders are charged to the proper accounts

    · Post and reconcile City payments to general ledgers, ensuring the accuracy of account codes

    · Review bills to the City for potential errors and/or discrepancies

    · Maintain proper backup files for research and reference

    · Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions

    · Balance daily A/P batches; prepare and distribute payment reports and statistics to key personnel

    · Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its business partners

    · Investigate payment problems while following corporate A/P policies and procedures

    · Assist in other duties as needed and directed

    · Maintains historical records by filing documents in a timely manner

    · Other duties as assigned.

    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $25.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 40 per week

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Education:

    • Associate (Preferred)

    Experience:

    • Governmental accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
    • Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Ballwin, MO 63011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • 3 Days Ago

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
  • Madison County Government
  • Edwardsville, IL OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Madison County Administration Building - Edwardsville, IL Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $19.21 - $19.21 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: AFSCME DescriptionMadison...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Accounts Payable Clerk
  • BJC Healthcare
  • Saint Louis, MO FULL_TIME
  • Location Name: BJC at the Commons AWS Category: Financial Services Employment Status: Full-Time OverviewDo you have experience with Accounts Payable? BJC is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk!- Rem...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Dent Wizard International
  • Bridgeton, MO FULL_TIME
  • Dent Wizard is looking for a full time Accounts Payable clerk. In this role, the Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for accurately entering vendor bills, ensuring files are complete and mainta...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Accounts Payable Clerk
  • FCC Behavioral Health
  • Kennett, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job Purpose The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the timely payment of all agency expenses, as well as complex clerical and entry level booking and accounting tasks. Qualifications High Schoo...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Accounts Payable Clerk
  • McLarty - Machens Dealership Group - Missouri Platform
  • Columbia, MO FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a skilled accounting clerk to be responsible for processing accounts payable in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. Responsibilities Process accounts payable and other associa...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Staff Accountant
  • The Judge Group
  • Holts Summit, MO
  • Staff AccountantReports to: Accounting Manager FLSA Status: Non-ExemptSUMMARY The Staff Accountant will be a key member ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Plant Controller
  • The Judge Group
  • Versailles, MO
  • Plant Controller - $3.5 Billion Manufacturing Company - Versailles, MO The Controller will oversee operations encompassi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bookkeeper - ALF
  • Americare Senior Living
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • If YOU'RE LOOKING FOR PART TIME JOB THAT HAS MEANING, WE WANT TO TALK WITH YOU!! Are you looking to have fun while makin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bookkeeper - ALF
  • Westbrook Terrace
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • If YOU'RE LOOKING FOR PART TIME JOB THAT HAS MEANING, WE WANT TO TALK WITH YOU!! Are you looking to have fun while makin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Receivable
  • SMC Electric
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • Job Description Job Description Working with Quickbooks, and excel spread sheets, for payroll/, certified payroll, billi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Accountant
  • True Media
  • Columbia, MO
  • Open position in True Media Columbia, MO office; Hybrid work schedule: in office/remote. The Associate Accountant is res...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Receivable Administrator
  • MFA Oil Company
  • Columbia, MO
  • Overview The Accounts Receivable Administrator processes payments, deposits, refunds, and adjustments to ensure prompt a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Finance Manager
  • SCN - Search Consulting Network
  • Columbia, MO
  • Finance Manager Leads and manages plant financial activities and staff. Develops, interprets and implements complex fina...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Jefferson City, officially the city of Jefferson and informally Jeff, is the capital of the U.S. state of Missouri and the 15th most populous city in the state. It is also the county seat of Cole County and the principal city of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, the second-most-populous metropolitan area in Mid-Missouri and fifth-largest in the state. Most of the city is in Cole County, with a small northern section extending into Callaway County. Jefferson City is named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. The city won a 2013 essay contest sponsored ...
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Income Estimation for Accounts Payable Clerk jobs
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Jefferson City, Missouri area prices
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Accounts Payable Clerk in Saint Cloud, MN
An Accounts Payable Clerk must learn the trick of multitasking and help the staff balance the competing demands of their time and energy that they are expected to handle multiple priorities every day without compromising on the effectiveness of the work done.
December 13, 2019
Accounts Payable Clerk in Troy, NY
In charge of all tasks related to purchasing from start to finish, including generating purchase orders, overseeing inventory department, and accounts payable responsibilities.
January 24, 2020
Accounts Payable Clerk in Galveston, TX
The records that bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks work with include expenditures (money spent), receipts (money that comes in), accounts payable (bills to be paid), accounts receivable (invoices, or what other people owe the organization), and profit and loss (a report that shows the organization’s financial health).
January 21, 2020