Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk/Bookkeeper

Job Summary: Employee performs bookkeeping, clerical, and some administrative work relating to the accounts payable system. Work involves processing, distribution and maintenance of invoices; checking balances and setting up financial records; and financial forms processing. Work involves frequent internal and external contacts within well defined procedures.

Responsibilities:

• - Receives invoices and check requests.
• - Sorts and reviews invoices and check requests for proper account codes, object codes, discounts, payment terms and payment status.
  - Records cash receipts journal and cash disbursement journal.
  - Operates a computer terminal and maintains extensive knowledge of appropriate computerized systems necessary for data entry and retrieval.
  - Bills and credits accounts involved with the accounts payable system.
  - Sets up and maintains a complex record and filing system of accounts payable vendor files and other financial records including purchase orders and invoices for retrieval or review by purchasing administrators.
  - Responds to questions and makes calls regarding billing problems; acts as a liaison between departments and vendors.
  - Prepares and processes monthly cost allocation.
  - Operates all office equipment.
  - Checks encumbrances, cash disbursements, and inter-departmental transfers for accuracy.
  - Bank deposits.
  - Provides clerical support as needed.
  - Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

- Must have an AA degree in Accounting from a business school or community college.

- Training in computer operation and standard software programs is required

Experience:

Two years experience as an accounting clerk is required, preferably in a fund accounting environment.

Other Requirements:

- Employee must have a car and posses a valid California Driver's License and adequate automobile insurance coverage.

- Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical examination at the time of employment.

- Must have verification of TB clearance at time of employment.

- Must meet State Health Requirements, including a physical examination at time of employment

- Must have a valid California Driver’s License, access to an automobile, and adequate automobile insurance

- Must have DOJ clearance at time of employment

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift and/or move at least 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range: Depend on experience.

Application Procedures:

Applicants must complete PACE’s employment application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application materials. Interested individuals may obtain an application from Human Resources Department located at 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1475, Los Angeles, CA 90017; telephone (213) 353-3982; fax (213) 353-1227; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

No recruiters, please.

Application Deadline: Until position is filled