Account Associate at Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District

Accounts Payable

Under supervision, perform work of moderate difficulty in the recording/processing of financial data and cash disbursements following clearly prescribed standard practices and procedures; the performing of various clerical tasks.

Accounts Receivable

Under supervision, perform work of moderate difficulty in the recording/processing of financial data and cash receipts following clearly prescribed standard practices and procedures; the performing of various clerical tasks.

Accounts Payable

Essential Functions

• Process invoices and payment vouchers
• Process cash (including check and electronic) remittances
• Receive and process any other receipts; reconcile records and make adjustments
• Maintain and update records
• Perform required photocopying and filing of records
• Collect and verify information
• Enter information into various computerized systems
• Complete financial reports; perform necessary calculations
• Open, collate and distribute department mail
Prepare correspondence, memos and other documents

Additional Responsibilities

• Occasionally delivers mail and answer telephones;
• return customer calls;
• handle walk-in customers;
• may relieve cashier by processing customer payments;
perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor

Accounts Receivable

Essential Functions

• Process invoices and payment vouchers
• Process cash (including check and electronic) remittances
• Receive and process any other receipts; reconcile records and make adjustments
• Maintain and update records
• Perform required photocopying and filing of records
• Collect and verify information
• Enter information into various computerized systems
• Complete financial reports; perform necessary calculations
• Open, collate and distribute department mail
Prepare correspondence, memos and other documents

Additional Responsibilities

• Occasionally delivers mail and answer telephones;
• return customer calls;
• handle walk-in customers;
• may relieve cashier by processing customer payments;
• perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent, including or supplemented by course work in bookkeeping and/or accounting, and three years of progressively responsible clerical and bookkeeping work and/or experience in customer service, billing, and collections.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of mathematics
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal debt collection laws
• Survey level training on how to best spot and handle fraudulent cash and check transactions
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
• Skill in making arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy
Ability to operate a calculator; ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations performance review.

ABOUT US: The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!