Accounts Payable Clerk III at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Performs accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions while utilizing customer service skills to serve internal and external customers.



Daily Operations

• Processes and reviews invoices and check requests


• Sets invoices up for payment


• Analyzes accounts, monitors accounts, resolves discrepancies (when necessary)


• Performs vendor file maintenance


• Corresponds with vendors and responds to inquiries


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of accounts payable


• Knowledge of general accounting procedures


• Knowledge of relevant computer applications


• Proficient in data entry and management


• Ability to organize and prioritize


• Ability to provide attention to detail and accuracy


• Communication skills


• General information management skills


• Problem-solving skills

• High School diploma and a minimum of four (4) years of related work experience. Two years of experience may be substituted with two years of college or specialized business or bookkeeping training. Supervisory experienced preferred.