Accounts Payable Clerk Job Description Template Page 4

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(The knowledge, skills and attitudes required for satisfactory job performance)
Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
 
knowledge of accounts payable,
entering financial and payroll
accounts receivable and
information
 
maintaining general ledgers
ability to maintain confidentiality
 
knowledge of payroll functions
concerning financial and
and procedures
employee files
 
ability to maintain a high level of
accuracy in preparing and
Skills
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
 
 
excellent interpersonal skills
very
effective
organizational
 
team building skills
skills
 
 
bookkeeping skills
effective written communications
 
analytical and problem solving
skills
 
skills
computer skills including the
 
decision making skills
ability to operate computerized
 
effective verbal and listening
accounting,
spreadsheet
and
communications skills
wordprocessing programs, and e-
 
attention to detail and high level
mail at a highly proficient level
 
of accuracy
stress management skills
 
time management skills
Personal Attributes
The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Finance and
Administration Officer. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
 
be honest and trustworthy
 
be respectful
 
possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
 
be flexible
 
demonstrate sound work ethics
The incumbent would normally attain the required knowledge and skills through completion of
basic accounting coursework combined with related financial and administrative experience.
Equivalencies will be considered.
Accounts Payable Clerk
7/7/2004
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