Job Location: Fisk University – Nashville, TN
Position
Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Category:
Finance
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Accounts Payable Clerk will learn the accounts payable area and serve as the back-up to
the Accounts Payable Supervisor on an as needed basis. Responsible for maintaining good records and entering required data into authorized
system(s). Must have the ability to follow directions both written and verbally when processing and verifying invoices and ensuring timely
payments to vendors, etc. Ability to maintain accurate financial records and reconciling accounts payable statements. Ensuring the posting
of payment and processes are accurate at all times using the authorized software. Must be driven and focused. Professional appearance and
attitude area required. Must understand confidentiality and the ability to adapt to change.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must
have the ability to follow instructions and complete payments and expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices
timely. - Enter data in system ensuring integrity.
- Inputting financial transactions into accounting software, including
invoices, receipts and payments. - Always adhere to accounting regulations and company policy.
- Perform calculations
accurately. - Ability to work independently.
- Ability to complete a high volume of work within deadlines
- Excellent
organizational and time management skills - Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Good
listener. - Excellent knowledge of basic accounting concepts.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Other duties as
assigned.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
- Purchasing duties to include creating purchase orders and placing orders with
P-card - P-card reconciliation
- Assist Accounts Payable department with processing invoice and vendor account
reconciliation - Basic accounting knowledge.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Attention to
detail - Adaptability
- Fast learning curve with new software programs
- Proficient data entry skills
- Good problem
solving and analytical skills - Microsoft Office skills
- Professionalism
- Confidentiality
ORGANIZATIONAL
RESPONSIBILITY:
No direct reports.
Education: Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s
degree.
Experience:
- Skills include interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills. Must be very
detailed-oriented. - Must have good sound judgment of decision making and be able to do multiple tasks.
Licenses or
Certificates:
Additional Requirements: A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant. An
official transcript (if applicable) and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required of the successful
applicant.
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