Accounts Payable Clerk - Coastal Employment : Job Details

Job Position: Accounts Payable ClerkLocation: Ridgeland, SC 29936Pay Rate: $18.00/hourShift: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm MAJOR DUTIES:

• Processed and enters vendor invoices.
• Files all paid invoices.
• Mail and/or distribute checks to vendors and employees, as necessary.
• Review, process, and pay employee travel vouchers and expense reports.
• Receive and review local Hospitality and Accommodation Tax returns.
• Deposit Hospitality and Accommodation tax payments.
• Answer the department telephone.
• Audit and reconcile vendor statements.
• Prepare and maintain accounts payable spreadsheets and files.
• Prepare and submit monthly sales and use tax reports and payments.
• Prepare year-end documents, including but not limited to annual 1099's.
• Prepare files for annual audit as required.
• Prepare prior year invoices for storage.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely fashion.
• Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Compile and prepare routine reports and summaries.
• Maintain office equipment and schedule maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain records on use of vehicles and other assets assigned to the administrative offices of the County.
• Maintain digital and physical financial records.
• Enter financial transactions into internal database.
• Issue invoices and grant reimbursement requests to customers and external partners.
• Participate in quarterly and annual audits as required.
• Aid other departments as needed about accounts payable issues.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of County accounting and personnel policies and internal control procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and various software programs, including Excel and Word.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties.
• Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, or similar field, preferred. However, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience can be substituted.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant hands-on experience
• Ability to bonded, if necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts heavy objects. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in an office.