Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk
Connect Transit
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Connect Transit is celebrating over 50 years of service as the primary public transit system for the Bloomington-Normal area, providing quality transportation to residents, allowing them to live spontaneously. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable transportation and access to opportunity to strengthen and enrich individual lives, our community, the economy, and the environment. All of our employees are vital in supporting this mission, read on to see how you can be part of it too!
Job Description:
As the AP/AR Clerk at Connect Transit you will be responsible for the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable, and maintenance of related files ensuring accurate records for our Finance Department.
Wages:
- $20.67 - $22.36 an hour, dependent on qualifications
What We Offer:
- Medical insurance: Connect Transit will pay 100% of employee premium and 65% of dependent premiums.
- Dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plans, employer contribution of 5%
- Tuition reimbursement available
- Opportunities for advancement
- Free bus pass for employees and immediate family members
- A collaborative atmosphere with coworkers who want to see you succeed in your job
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Processes invoices/purchase orders for payment, ensuring proper coding, invoice/purchase order numbers and dollar amount in a timely manner; resolves invoice/purchase order discrepancies and/or obtains missing documents.
- Reviews vendor statements for payment status, reconciles any differences, and researches unpaid invoices or discrepancies.
- Creates and maintains vendor files by acquiring appropriate documentation in accordance with Connect Transit policies; maintains vendor files in accounting software.
- Monitors and maintains AP mailbox; researches answer and responds when needed in a timely and professional manner.
- Verifies AP and AR reports for accuracy, troubleshoots errors and works with appropriate staff and vendors to make corrections or reconciliations when needed.
- Enters and verifies vendor payment information.
- Prepares vendor checks for mailing.
- Creates and mails customer invoices for accounts receivable.
- Processes customer payments in accounting software.
- Responds to AR invoice and payment inquiries.
- Prepares AR aging reports for management review and follows up on outstanding payments.
- Maintains filing of accounts payable and accounts receivable documents in accordance with records retention policy and Connect Transit procedures.
- Assists with annual financial audit document collection.
- Assists with yearly tax form mailings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: two years of AP/AR experience
- Pass federal background check and pre-employment drug test
- Ability to:
- Work with confidential information while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Pay close attention to detail and complete tasks accurately.
- Maintain organizational skills and detailed follow through.
- Manage multiple deadlines with ease.
- Understand and utilize basic math functions.
- Take and maintain detailed notes about processes and procedures.
- Take verbal and written direction.
- Work independently and accurately with minimal supervision.
- Work in an open office environment.
- Use Microsoft Office Suite efficiently.
- Learn multiple software platforms for daily workflow.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Interact professionally with various levels of Connect Transit employees and outside representatives.
- Easily establish relationships with employees and outside partners.
- Use general office equipment.
- Meet the physical demands required of this position.
* Connect Transit provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
*EEO/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.
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