Accounts Payable Specialist

Town of Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Amherst seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to perform a variety of accounting and administrative duties in maintaining the Town’s accounts payable system and providing general backup support to the Finance Department.

Responsibilities include processing accounts payable and vendor payments, assisting with requisitions and purchasing of supplies and services, and providing payroll backup support as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, PLUS three to five years of accounting, accounts payable, processing vendor payments or similar experience; OR equivalent.
• Working knowledge of modern records management techniques.
• Ability to accurately record and maintain records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and vendor payments.
• Assist with requisitions and the purchase of supplies and services.
• Provide Payroll Backup.

Skills

Accounting

Records management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting

Job description

AMHERST Accounts Payable Specialist Town of Amherst Accounts Payable

Specialist Finance Department - Accounting The Town of Amherst seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to perform a variety of accounting and administrative duties in maintaining the Town’s accounts payable system and providing general backup support to the Finance Department. Work includes administering and processing accounts payable and vendor payments, assisting with requisitions and the purchase of supplies and Services, And Providing Payroll Backup.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, PLUS three (3) to five (5) years of accounting, accounts payable, processing vendor payments or similar experience; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Working knowledge of modern records management techniques
• Ability to accurately record and maintain records
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment

Hiring Range - $29.44 - $39.56 per hour depending experience and/or qualifications.

The Town of Amherst seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of its community, and strives toward racial equity and environmental sustainability. All are encouraged to apply. AA/EEO.