Accounts Payable Clerk

Responsible for properly performing all financial activities related to the Accounts Payable operation of the Finance department in accordance with established policies, procedures and controls.

• A minimum of one-year experience in Accounts Payable with concentration on sorting and prioritizing invoices, researching inadequate information and communicating with vendors on problematic or past-due accounts required.
• Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.
• Must be computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex of documents such as technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form.
• High school diploma or GED required.

• Ensures that payments are maintained for all accounts and the billing process and follow up is completed in a timely manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Researches, authorizes and processes for payment, all invoices which require payment; enters necessary information into computer, then prints checks and pays invoices in a timely manner.
• Advises management and respective vendors when an invoice has not been authorized for payment, researches same and remedies situation.
• Communicates with all departments on property, with respect to invoices, expense reports, guest damages, etc.
• Organizes pending purchase orders and requests for capital appropriations.
• Attends regularly scheduled departmental meetings.
• Held accountable for the accuracy and thoroughness of departmental records and reports, files departmental records and reports.
• Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular attendance record.
• Perform other duties as assigned.