ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

City of Amarillo - 3.2 Amarillo, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description SUMMARY This position processes and pays supplier invoices, tax payments, employee travel reimbursements and other obligations of the City of Amarillo in a timely manner. Providing training to City staff regarding the Accounts Payable functions; maintains and reconciles accounts and supplier statements and provides clerical support in other areas, as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Processes Payment Vouchers by preparing and entering payments from suppliers; making corrections or a change to payment vouchers; which are already in the system but have not been paid; entering payment vouchers to reflect due to/due from accounts, scanning invoices into the City's document management system; and periodically running and reconciling a summary report of open vouchers. Provides training to new employees and employees needing additional assistance with the Accounts Payable system and processes and responds to inquiries from City staff and suppliers on an ongoing basis. Verifies, researches, and attempts to resolve payment issues for suppliers and City employees by phone, email, or letter. Acts as backup or relief for various clerical staff, including travel and employee reimbursements. Gathers reports as needed for AP. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or the equivalent and two years of Accounts Payable experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate standard office equipment including a calculator, copier, and multi-line telephone system. Ability to use a computer for data entry, word processing (i.e., Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Imaging System) Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities. Ability to communicate well with suppliers and City employees.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee must also walk, stand, sit, hear, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a safe and secure indoor work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

REGULAR HOURS OF WORK

Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. This position may be required to work outside normal shifts including evenings, weekends, and overtime as necessary by the department. The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294. About Us Start your career with the City of Amarillo today! We are committed to providing the highest quality services to our community, and we believe that starts with our team. As a city, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our mission is to create a safe, prosperous, and thriving community, and we know that starts with attracting and retaining the best talent. We are proud of our city and the work we do, and we are excited to welcome you to explore career opportunities with us.