Accounts Clerk - Payables

Responsible for reviewing and processing financial documents, prepares payments and ledger entries, maintain records, and resolves payment discrepancies in line with financial policies.

Requirements:

• Education: Five (5) CXC/CSEC subjects, preferably Grade II in English Language, Mathematics and Principles of Accounts. Computer literacy: Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience: One (1) year experience in similar role will be an asset

• Attributes: Team player, courteous, willingness to learn, attention to detail

Primary duties of an Accounts Clerk:

• Matches invoices and payment requests with approved purchase orders or supporting documents.

• Receives and reviews purchase orders, cheque requests, and related documentation to ensure completeness and compliance with financial policies and procedures.

• Calculates payment amounts and schedules, making adjustments where necessary.

• Codes, verifies and electronically enters accounts data into the appropriate ledgers.

• Prepares, verifies and posts payment cheques to vendors and/or agencies.

• Follows up on account statements and investigate discrepancies related to payment.

• Maintains accurate financial records, enters and balances account data to generate statistical or summary reports as required.