• Examines invoices received for accuracy and completeness of information provided

• Verifies quantities, amounts, and prices indicated on invoices for authorization with the Purchase Order System

• Enters vendor invoice data, including identification numbers, quantities, amounts, and dates into the Accounts Payable System

• Identifies errors in purchasing or receiving information for correction on purchase orders

• Researches payment records to verify outstanding/delinquent billing invoices, and prepares invoices for billing purposes

• Prepares statements of accounts for outstanding Accounts Receivable invoices

• Enters, updates, and retrieves billing data from accounting information system

• Reviews Customer Services Centers' fare media daily sales report worksheets and sales deposit slips for completeness and accuracy

• Reviews, prepares, and balances revenue reports and recap summaries

• Reviews daily ticket report worksheets for completeness and accuracy

• Monitors Customer Services Centers′ overages and shortages

• Compares Customer Services Centers′ deposit slips and daily report entries for errors

• Compares employee deduction reports with third party checks for accuracy

• Sets up employee payroll pay card and employee direct deposit

• Inputs data from payroll time and leave adjustment forms, deduction updates, cancelled checks, advances and refunds, and settlement agreements into the payroll systems and other accounting information systems

• 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

• Basic accounting methods, principles, and practices

• Clerical accounting functions in the area of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll

• Basic arithmetic

• Applicable business software applications

• Performing clerical accounting duties

• Performing basic arithmetic computations and tabulating figures with speed and accuracy

• Understanding, verifying, and posting numerical data

• Proofreading work, and identifying and correcting errors

• Interacting professionally and communicating effectively with internal and external customers/ representatives

• Operating office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, telephones, calculators, and computers with high speed and accuracy

• Typing at a corrected speed of 40 words per minute

• Balance journal entries

• Follow oral and written instructions

• Move objects weighing up to 15 pounds

• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information

• Read, write, speak, and understand English

• Associate′s Degree in Accounting preferred

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

• 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