Account Clerk III / Finance Department

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JOB OVERVIEW: The purpose of this position is to perform the accounts payable function for all County departments. This position acts under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• The purpose of this position is to perform the accounts payable function for all County departments.
• Issues payments as necessary.
• Responds to inquiries from vendors, county staff, and department heads about accounts payable.
• Scans invoices into financial software.
• Answers and responds to vendor and departmental telephone calls.
• Verifies and balances all banks for each check run.
• Maintains check register for Risk Management.
• Reconciles the County credit card statement against approved credit card authorization forms.
• Disseminates all check for accounts payable, including Jury, Elections, payroll and emergencies.
• Data entry of vendor invoice information into the County's financial software.
• Date stamp all incoming mail and emailed invoices.
• Identify and verify that year end payments are processed and paid out of the correct year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• General/technical high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two to three years experience working as an account clerk.
• Additional accounting training and/or course work desired.

TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed or print applications.

BENEFITS: This is a full-time 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates has applied.

St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.