Job Summary: Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers. Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Process the organization's accounts payables in a timely manner
- Prepare payments for expense vouchers and invoices
- Handle vendor inquiries and negotiate with past-due accounts
- Generate routine balance reports
- Maintain files and accounting documentation
- Performs general tasks and completes routine assignments
- Receives assistance in the completion of more complex assignments
- May assume responsibility for specific department-related functions
- May cross train in other departments e.g. Accounts Receivable
Qualifications:
- Must be able to work on Government programs (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.)
- Associates Degree in Accounting or a related Business degree is preferred and at least 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent of education and experience
- Must be proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as be self-directed
- Demonstrated attention to detail
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Use of office equipment such as copiers, printers, computers and peripherals is required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reason, use logic, and strategy when performing tasks. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. The employee will frequently use vision/ color discernment while performing tasks. The employee will frequently use hand and finger coordination while performing tasks.