Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable - Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable

Classified

Job Number 2300290215

Start Date

Open Date 06/29/2026

Closing Date

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs general accounts payable and routine office procedures including but not limited to: completing payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices, opening mail, alphabetizing and filing in a high-volume data entry atmosphere.
• Verifies vendors' accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Analyzes and reconciles travel and expense reports for system employees.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Maintains professional written and telephone contact with vendors, schools, and support departments.
• Works PO Aging Reports and reports findings during periodic meetings with Supervisor and maintains ability to facilitate this process in high-stress conditions in quarterly and year-end closing.
• Maintains attention to detail, works independently, and accepts interruptions without frustration while meeting strict deadlines. Must be a proactive problem solver with a good work ethic.
• Multi-tasks within the office and assists with additional duties including but not limited to assisting fellow employees.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable position-related duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Lifts and boxes office records.
• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• OVERTIME MAY BE REQUIRED.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a high school graduate from a regionally accredited school with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting and accounts payable, associates/bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred.

Must have knowledge of double entry accounting and bookkeeping (fund accounting preferred).

Must be familiar with GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Procedures).

Must have demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision and to follow instructions.

Must have knowledge in the operation of computer software and ability to adapt to additional programs.

Must have knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) with ability to easily adapt to new technology as acquired.

Must have the ability to communicate clearly with the public and employees.

Must have the ability to work well with others, to be confidential, and to organize and maintain accurate records.

Must have knowledge of how to operate standard office equipment including a ten-key calculator.

Must have the ability to perform daily work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetic calculations.

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

Given the specialized training and skills required for this position, no requests for transfer will be considered for a period of two (2) years.

Must pass all parts of a basic skills test which includes Basic Word, Basic Excel, Keyboarding, Data Entry, and Formatting a letter.

Duty Days 260

Salary Range: From/To Beginning pay - $41,588.00

Additional Job Information

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THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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