Accounting Clerk I

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Job Code: PD22-06
Posted On: Wednesday, 19th January 2022
Department: Finance
Location: Main Office
Kensington, Md
10400 Detrick Avenue
Job Type:
Full Time
Education: High School
Pay Rate: Grade: 14 Minimum: $38,396

Job Description:

This position is responsible for monitoring assigned accounts to assure timeliness and accuracy of payments. Obtain appropriate approval of invoices. Review invoice for accuracy of information. Maintain complex spreadsheet or database of account histories. Research problems concerning invoices. Enter invoices into computer. Produce batch listing and verify accuracy of all data entry. When checks are produced, compare them to invoices. If accurate, prepare documents for mailing. Compare vendor statements to invoices paid. If there are outstanding invoices, determine cause and pay immediately if appropriate. Assure that W9s are sent to and received from all new vendors.

Preferred Skills:

  • Requires a high school diploma/equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years accounting or bookkeeping experience.
  • Knowledge of accounting procedures appropriate to assigned
  • Knowledge of and work experience in computerized accounting procedures and applicable software
  • Ability to perform data entry rapidly and
  • Ability to use calculator rapidly and
  • Ability to create and maintain a spreadsheet or
  • Maintain accurate filing system for assigned vendors.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be organized, dependable and detail oriented.