Accounts Payable Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:   

Responsible for the financial processing of transactions.  Duties include daily bookkeeping and record keeping, financial reporting, and the preparation of tax records for financial audits.  Environment is fast-paced and deadline driven.  

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Verify information and match invoices for check requests, delivery tickets, and purchase orders
• Prepare check request for utility payments and enter invoice data into spreadsheets
• Enter invoices into accounting system for processing
• Print expenditure approval listing for signature, and prepare and issue computerized AP checks
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly and handle vendor inquiries
• Prepares and files Form 1099
• Work with department heads and vendors to ensure invoices are received on a timely basis and recorded in the proper fiscal period
• Maintain file system for purchase orders, utility billings and travel requests

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Accounting courses through post-secondary education or equivalent work experience
• Minimum  two (2) years of experience in data entry
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounts payable
• Prior experience working with a municipality a plus
• Must be bondable

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