Accounting Clerk I - 25

General Description Of Work

Performs general clerical work supporting typical accounts receivable and/or accounts payable functions. Requires some minor decisions and use of good judgment in non-routine situations. Work is semi-repetitive in nature. Work is performed under general supervision. This position requires the ability to perform duties accurately to prevent loss and achieve deadlines.

Essential Functions

• Sorts and directs incoming supplier invoices.
• Reviews supplier statements to determine invoice status.
• Directs bulk sale of fare media to schools, agencies, and VIA Customer Information outlets.
• Performs daily cash deposit.
• Performs as the custodian of fare media inventory and VIA’s primary Petty Cash fund.
• Responsible for the Student Reduced Fare Card program.
• Performs initial screening and classification of support documentation for accounts payable and/or receivable functions.
• Assists schools and agencies with information concerning fare media choices.
• Audits invoices for accuracy.
• Performs limited data entry functions in support of accounting functions.
• Maintains files.
• This job description excludes marginal functions that are incidental to performing the job. Other duties may exist.
  
  

Education And Experience

Must have completed high school or the equivalent plus 6 months experience.

Additional Requirements

• Requires ability to perform work requiring the knowledge of elementary accounting principles.
• Must be able to prepare routine correspondence reports and records.
• Must be proficient in the operation of computer and ten key by touch.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to perform intermediate arithmetic calculations.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Must be able to meet and deal tactfully with the public and employees and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must have ability to read semi-complex materials such as invoices, receiving documents, packing slips, credit memos, etc.
• Must be able to maintain good work attendance.
• Safety Accountability Statement:
• Employees must consider safety in all tasks performed, as well as demonstrate safe judgment and decisions that not only maintain their own safety; but that of fellow employees and customers.
• Demonstrate a professional commitment to assure compliance with all organizational policies, practices, and programs; related to safety, health, and system security.
• Employees have a responsibility to identify and report hazards, as well as potentially unsafe conditions, to your immediate supervisor or Safety Department
• Employees are responsible, and required, to stop a job/task to prevent an unsafe incident or act from occurring. This acknowledges the threat of potential injury, property damage and the opportunity for better judgment to be used.
• Must support VIA’s EEO and Diversity Program.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must have physical ability to occasionally bend, stoop, squat, kneel and climb stairs, and lift objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds such as files, computer printouts, and books.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and be fully capable of utilizing calculator and computer keyboards.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work involves deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Works within normal office environment.
  
  

VIA Metropolitan Transit is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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