About this role
Ascension Parish School Board
Job Description
I. JOB TITLE
Accounts Payable Clerk
JOB TYPE
678
POSITION REPORTS TO
Director of Business Services
PAY GRADE
CLK-4 /
OA- 260
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
ASSIGNMENT PERIOD
260 days
II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE
Handles all clerical level aspects of the accounts payable function.
III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 1. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- 2. EXPERIENCE – 0 to 6 months of accounts payable or related experience
- 3. SKILLS – Must be capable of operating basic business equipment
- 4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Requires the ability to maintain sustained manual dexterity with close mental/visual attention.
IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares invoices for payment.
- Handles the mailing and distribution of vendor checks.
- Reconciles accounts payable related accounts.
- Answers phone inquiries related to accounts payable activities.
- Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured.
- Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
- Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
- Performs other services as required.
NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.