Account Clerk - Accounts Payable

City of Omaha, NE; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forty-hour work week

Paid leave: vacation/sick/holidays

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

The City of Omaha is seeking a full-time bookkeeper/clerical professional in the Finance department to handle high-volume invoice processing and payment requests. Work involves maintaining accuracy, following City policies, and operating with some independence under supervision.

Required education includes a high school diploma and four years of bookkeeping experience. The role emphasizes accuracy, data entry, and effective communication with vendors and internal staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and four years of bookkeeping/clerical experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and standard accounting transactions.
• Ability to operate computers and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pre-audits and processing of payment requests with documentation and approvals.
• Enter data into financial software and resolve discrepancies.
• Balance purchase orders and voucher payments daily.
• Assist departments and respond to inquiries related to vouchers and vendor accounts.
• Explain payment types and ensure compliant processing.

Skills

Bookkeeping principles

Office procedures

Computer literacy

Data entry

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Financial software

Business intelligence tools

Job description

The City of Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an E- Verify participant.

Posted a week ago | Apply before August 19, 2026

US:NE:Omaha | Finance | Full Time

Description

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature of Work: This is bookkeeping and clerical work of a complex nature. Work involves processing a large number of invoices and payment requests in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity of the City and fostering positive relationships with vendors. Employees work with considerable independence; however, general supervision is received from an assigned supervisor.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. High school graduation or its equivalent AND Four (4) years of experience in bookkeeping and related clerical work.

Pay Range: $19.57 with step increases to $25.92 Hourly

Benefits:

• Forty-hour work week.
• Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays.
• Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.
• Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more.

See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Examination Information: The multiple-choice/written examination will be on August 26, 2026, at 8:30am at the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, 7th floor, room 702. An invitation via email to the exam will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to the test for the position. The test is designed to assess knowledge of the job, skills, and abilities of this position. The passing score on the examination is 60%. This will be weighted 100% in the final score.

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by August 26, 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles, methods, and practices as applied to standard accounting transactions.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, particularly in the use and care of standard office and bookkeeping equipment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Skill in running and reviewing reports using business intelligence tools.
• Skill in maintaining financial records and preparing clerical and financial reports and statements.
• Skill in reading and posting numerical data rapidly and accurately.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronic device technology and software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to remain organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ability to sit continuously; stand and walk frequently; and to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, push, and pull occasionally.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds occasionally.

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Pre-audits, and processes payment requests, verifying completeness and accuracy by reviewing supporting documentation, coding, and approvals.
• Enters a high volume of data into a financial software, and investigates and resolves discrepancies.
• Performs coding of payment vouchers and addresses internal and external inquiries related to payment vouchers and vendor accounts.
• Balances purchase orders and voucher payments daily.
• Provides assistance to departments in resolving issues and seeking solutions.
• Imports and processes payroll and pension deduction interface files.
• Obtains witness fees interface and prepares payment requests for approval.
• Explains various payment types, such as ACH, wire transfers, and checks, and specifies the preferred method of distributing payments to ensure efficient and secure transactions.
• Examines payment requests for compliance with City Code, purchasing policies, and applicable rules, regulations, and standards.
• Assists with year-end close processes.
• Systematically organizes, manipulates, validates, and transmits Application Programming Interface (API) data.
• Provides assistance and support for the annual escheatment process to the State of Nebraska.
• Assists with 1099 reporting through the updating of tax reporting type classifications.
• Educates department staff on A/P policies and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Provides input on process improvements across departments in the organization.
• Compiles and distributes financial transaction status reports to all departments.
• Creates and maintains standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation.
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

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