Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description:

Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

Posting Expires: Until Fiiled.

Salary Range: $18.80-$23.48

General Description and Classification Standards

Provides higher-level accounting support in accounts payable.

This is an experienced, skilled, or technical level position capable of completing a variety of tasks with limited guidance. Accounts Payable Specialist focuses on customer-based accounting responsibilities in accordance with the Department of Finance procedures and core values. Provides financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner. The role is an experienced skill level capable of carrying out most assignments typical in accounts payable.

Supervision Received

Works under minimal supervision; follow standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

1. Associate degree in accounting or business related field.

2. 1- 3 years of professional experience in a billing/accounts receivable/customer facing role

3. Demonstrated experience in managing a process(es).

4. Basic understanding of principles of accounting.

5. Intermediate-level skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software databases.

6. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word) and Outlook.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business Administration.

• Up to 5 years of Oracle system experience.

• Experience working knowledge with Oracle, PeopleSoft, Great Plans, JD Edwards, SAP.

• Experience in working with Oracle Cloud environment.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an A/P role or accounting experience.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Salary:

$18.80-$23.48