What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk I position at MFAH?
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process purchase orders (PO) for selected Museum departments
- Preparing purchase orders for approval
- Acknowledging receipt of goods and services in the accounting system
- Submitting invoices timely for payment
- Prepare and process invoice journals for PO and non-PO invoices
- Open mail and distribute to appropriate departments
- Monitor Accounts Payable email address daily for incoming invoices and statements
- Respond timely to invoice inquiries from departments and vendors
- Scan all manual payments for Wires, ACHs and Credit Cards
- Scan all incoming invoices to the Accounts Payable Scan folder
- Scan W-9 Forms to folders
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Products
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential
- Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize, and handle multiple tasks
- Able to work independently to meet deadlines
Education and Experience:
- Accounts payable or purchasing experience required
- Experience with Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations
Work Location Expectation:
Hybrid work available after 90 day probation period. Long term, PO department support requires 2-3 days on-site per week.
Equal Opportunities for All
At the MFAH, we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.
Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: HR@mfah.org