Services - Sr Account Clerk - Accounts Payable

Sr. Account Clerk Accounts Payable Under general supervision, participates in performing major clerical accounting functions; performs related work as required. Positions in this classification are found only where a clerical accounting function requires two or more full-time employees. This job description includes three related positions within the Sr. Account Clerk job family. This specific opening is for the Sr. Account Clerk Accounts Payable position only. Please refer to the 'Sr. Accounts Payable Clerk' section below for the responsibilities of this role. Sr. Accounts Payable Clerk: Participates in the processing and computer input for the payment of Mutuals and half of GRF accounts; matches receivers, invoices and purchase orders, checks for proper approval and processes invoices on contract progress payments; checks all coding and extensions, follows up with vendors and/or other departments to correct discrepancies; reconciles statements, notifies vendors of debit balances due to the Mutuals / GRF, prepares immediate pay checks, assists with accrual journal entries; and researches governmental forms related to accounts payable. Non-Essential Functions: Answers telephone inquiries relating to area of responsibility or transfers to appropriate desk. Participates in special projects upon request. Drives a vehicle to meetings, workshops and other job-related responsibilities. Equipment Operated: Vehicle, computer, printer, calculator, fax, copy machine, shredder and telephone. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a climate-controlled indoor office. Desirable Qualifications: Graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping. Experience in fiscal record keeping or equivalent combination of education and experience which produces the following: Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job. Knowledge of the computer and applicable software programs to perform the job. Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices, systems and procedures. Knowledge of the methods, practices and terminology used in financial and statistical clerical work. Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping. Knowledge of division and department rules, procedures and functions. Ability to post and to make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the public and to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully. Skill in the operation of an adding machine and other standard office equipment. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver's License Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, grasp, feel and reach. The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) and use repetitive motion to operate a keyboard for long periods. The employee occasionally carries, kneels, pulls, pushes, stoops, and lifts up to 10 lbs. Mental Requirements: While performing the duties of this job the employee reads, solves problems, uses their verbal and written communication skills, and able to handle frequent customer contact, interruptions, and multiple tasks. VMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Created: 2026-03-04