Senior Accounting Clerk

Job Description:

Senior Accounting Clerk

Description

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Finance Division located at 4800 E. 63rd St.
Salary Range: $19.27-$29.39/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: January 29, 2025


Responsibilities

• Reviews invoices, making sure all appropriate documentation is available with required approvals.
• Investigates problems that vendors have with obtaining payment for bills.
• Matches invoices to packing slips or other documentation of receipt.
• Matches invoices to purchase orders.
• Codes direct payments to proper account string.
• Prepares payment vouchers to generate payment to correct vendor.
• Reviews miscellaneous charges on invoices, such as freight or other fees. Determine if those charges are allowed by contract.
• Enters invoices into PeopleSoft for payment.
• Reviews voucher input for accuracy.
• Audits invoices against purchase orders and contracts, research discrepancies.
• Monitors invoices with discounts and process payment to receive those discounts.
• Reconciles vendor account statements.
• Creates and maintains spreadsheets to track vendor payments.
• Works with vendors to resolve unpaid invoices.
• Reconciles discrepancies and problems.
• Files invoices.
• Prioritizes workload based on invoice due date to avoid late payments.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting/bookkeeping and related clerical work, including at least 1 year at the level of the City's Accounting Clerk; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

Salary:

$19.27-$29.39/hour