• Job Description

  Req#: 4878217

  The Clerk will serve as the Accounts Payable specialist for all accounts payable activities.

  • Input/keypunch a large volume of vendor invoices or internal vouchers into the PeopleSoft A/P module while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Communicate to vendors and/or internal functional areas on any invoice/voucher submission that requires further actions before processing in the A/P module.
  • Work to resolve match exceptions in conjunction with internal departments to expedite processing and payments to vendors.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries, and work collaboratively with various operational, finance, and Procurement staff to resolve problems.
  • Respond to each business inquiry, whether from an internal customer, vendor, or co-worker in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Adhere to processing deadlines as determined by the A/P Supervisor or others.
  • Review vendor statements to ensure all invoices are addressed (whether processed or not) and make the proper communication to the vendor or internal departments on any issues.
  • Assist when needed on any audit or other vendor or voucher analysis.
  • Communicate to the A/P Supervisor (or Director of A/P) on any ongoing issues hindering processing or other business-related issue.
  • Prepare vendor summary information on as needed basis within the Treasurer Controller department and other departments throughout the Authority.
  • Analyze invoices at the time of posting to ensure that purchase order specifications are met and not exceeded.
  • Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

  • A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) from an accredited institution.
  • Two (2) years of experience in accounts payable, or finance, or other business-related field.
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PeopleSoft (or other business ERP software).
  • Data input experience working with ERP, or other financial or business systems.
  • Ability to comprehend, communicate and respond to instructions and achieve deadlines.
  • Effective organizational, analytical, quantitative and business skills.

  • None

  Preferred Experience and Skills

  • Three (3) years of experience in accounts payable, or finance, or other business-related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Peoplesoft FMIS systems experience.

• About the company

  The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is the public agency responsible for operating most public transportation services in Greater Boston, Massachusetts.

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