Accounting Specialist - Payables
Kenton County Airport Board

CLASS SUMMARY:Responsible for processing and maintaining accounts payable records.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Computes, classifies, records and verifies data.
• Processes disbursements for the Airport Board. Processes vouchers for payment to vendors.
• Applies accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records.
• Verifies and posts details of financial transactions involving invoices, requisitions, vouchers, and expenses.
• Compiles statistical, financial, and miscellaneous data for use in preparing comprehensive financial statements, sales tax reports, and 1099 and 1042 reporting, including review of W-8 and W-9 forms.
• Responds to a variety of accounts payable questions.Refers non-routine questions to the appropriate resource.
• Corresponds with various entities regarding accounts payable issues. Reconciles KCAB transactions to vendor statements; troubleshoots discrepancies; follows up on uncleared disbursements.
• Audits accounting or other reports for accuracy and conformance to department procedures.
• Files and maintains records and reports pertinent to accounting operations.
• Serves as a member of KCAB's Covered Entity and is responsible for ensuring the privacy and security of Protected Health Information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and KCAB Policy 1040.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Associates Degree preferred; or High School diploma or GED and five years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Maintains Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• KCAB organizational structure and authorization policies;
• Accounts payable policies and procedures;
• Basic Forms W-8 and W-9, Forms1099 and 1042, and tax laws;
• Basic bookkeeping (debits and credits);
• Computerized accounting and purchasing systems (Oracle / INFOR preferred).

SKILL IN:

• Demonstrated skill in math;
• Clearly and effectively communicating, negotiating and advocating, both orally and in writing;
• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets;
• Demonstrated skill in accurate data entry;
• Develop and demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to manage high volumes of work while meeting weekly and monthly deadlines;
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.

ADAAND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently, or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
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