• Assigns, monitors, and coordinates work of Accounting Clerks for efficiency and precision

• Provides training to new and existing Accounting Clerks and evaluates results for efficiency and precision

• Calculates, verifies, and processes payment of vendors' invoices; researches, responds to and resolves invoice and purchase order discrepancies

• Resolves past due vendor invoices

• Receives, tracks, and reports returned check items and distributes accordingly

• Maintains centralized electronic and hard copy files of documents, and ensures compliance with the department's and the agency's retention policy

• Retrieves department files and documents from storage using established procedures and methods

• Reviews, scans, updates, and files various accounts payable documents, logs, and records

• Posts numerical data into accounting information systems, and verifies the accuracy of the posted data

• Prepares daily cash deposits for bank transmittal

• Coordinates with the Treasury Department to process special cash deposits

• Prepares daily cash deposits and returned check activity for statistical and management reporting purposes

• Creates garnishment cases and modifications on the garnishment system in compliance to federal and state codes

• Calculates proper amount paid to recipients based on priority in cases of multiple garnishments

• Researches various garnishment related matters and prepares garnishment orders for imaging

• Prepares and submits check requests for re-issues or adjustments of garnishment issues/matters

• Provides quality customer service to employees, vendors, and outside agencies

• Distributes special payroll, accounts payable, and other Metro checks via U.S. and interoffice mail, and customer/employee pick-up

• Orders department stationary supplies

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

• Certain accounting methods, principles, and practices

• Federal and state laws concerning payment and processing of employee wage statements

• Basic arithmetic and payroll calculations

• Applicable business software applications

• Performing specialized clerical accounting duties

• Performing arithmetical computations and tabulate figures with speed and accuracy

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing

• Interacting professionally with Metro employees , customers, vendors, and other external representatives

• Operating office equipment, including calculators and computers, with speed and accuracy

• Typing 45 net words per minute

• Work independently and as a team member

• Post and verify numerical data

• Proofread work and identify errors

• Follow oral and written instructions

• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information/materials

• Read, write, speak, and understand English

• Associate′s Degree in Accounting preferred

• Six months of relevant experience performing specialized accounting functions in the areas of payroll, accounts payable, or accounts receivable,

• Excellent attendance record

• Typical office situation

• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

• Sitting at a desk or table

• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium

• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions

• Communicating through speech in the English language required