Accounts Payable Clerk

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**Accounts Payable ClerkatRuralEdge**

In Office (St. Johnsbury, Vermont)

Full-time

\$18 - \$24 / hr

The Accounts Payable Clerk will ensure that all bills are recorded in an

accurate, efficient and timely manner. This position will provide

administrative and clerical support by processing, verifying, and

reconciling invoices and statements, monitoring expenses, and keeping a

record of all transactions.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

Manual entry of all vendor invoices to the appropriate project, from

mail or via email.

Ensure all invoices are approved by the appropriate department head

before entry.

Administer monthly processing and payment of mortgage and loan payments.

Entry of Corporate credit card activity and administration of credit

card program.

Monitor monthly recurring time and billing charges for accuracy.

Utilize various computer applications and software packages and maintain

and generate reports from the financial system.

Run monthly AP Aging Reports and prepare list of checks to be issued for

approval by Controller and Finance Director.

Handle any issues that come up in regard to Accounts Payable.

Research any request for payment status on invoices still pending.

Prepare checks monthly to Vendors, or when needed each day/week and mail

checks with necessary remittance attachments.

Monthly review and reconciliation of vendor statements to the Accounts

Payable subledger.

File all paid invoices.

Prepare year end 1099s.

Assist with annual financial audits for all Accounts Payable processes

as needed.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.

**General Duties**

Interact with staff and third-party vendors in a professional,

respectful, courteous manner.

Maintain confidentiality.

Comply with all company directives on personnel, accounting, purchasing

and maintenance.

Participate in assigned activities in support of Rural*Edge*mission and

goals.

Comply with all Rural*Edge*policies and procedures.

This information is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the

duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an

all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required for the job.

The qualifying candidate must be willing to work in all environments.

The duties and responsibilities in the job description may be subject to

change at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this job at any time.

**Qualifications**

Associates or four-year degree in bookkeeping/accounting preferred or

relevant comparative experience

Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting and

bookkeeping.

Ability to learn quickly and independently is essential.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent computer/word processing/spreadsheet skills, including MS Word

and Excel.

Must function well in a small office and be cooperative with and

supportive of co-workers; position requires professional conduct at all

times.

Ability to multi-task.

Must be able to handle highly sensitive, confidential information.

Able to travel outside Vermont for training opportunities.