Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
Pay Grade B04
Basic Function
| Under supervision, performs a variety of clerical accounting work in support of the accounts payable function; performs other related work. |
Classification Characteristics
| Differs from Accounts Clerk in that Accounts Payable Clerk performs accounts payable clerical accounting work while Accounts Clerk performs accounts receivable and other clerical accounting work. |
Supervised by: Accounting Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Prepares vendors’ invoices for payment
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Checks invoices for accuracy and completeness of information provided
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Verifies extensions, taxes, and discounts indicated on invoices
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Types, proofreads, and distributes invoices
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Verifies quantities, amounts, and prices indicated on invoices for authorization with the Purchase Order System
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Enters vendor invoice information, including identification numbers, quantities, amounts, and dates into the Accounts Payable System
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Identifies errors in purchasing or receiving information for correction on purchase orders
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Researches payment records to verify outstanding invoices
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Prepares invoices for transmittal and/or filing
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Accounts payable clerical practices
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Basic arithmetic
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Ability to:
- Follow oral and written instructions
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Communicate effectively with others
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Perform clerical accounting work
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Post and verify numerical data
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Balance journal entries
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Perform simple arithmetical computation and tabulates figures with speed and accuracy
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Proofread work, identify and correct errors
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Operate office equipment, including calculators, computers, typewriters, and copy machines
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Type at a corrected speed of 30 words per minute
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Interact professionally with other Metro employees and outside representatives
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Move objects weighing up to 15 pounds
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 6 months of experience performing accounts payable and other clerical accounting work
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Special Conditions
Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 4/24/1995
Date Last Revised: 3/5/2009
TCU: 0940A