Accounts Payable Specialist - City Finance Team

CITY OF CONVERSE; Converse (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

14 Paid holidays + vacation/sick leave

TMRS retirement with 2:1 City match

Tuition reimbursement

Certification pay and longevity pay

Safety bonus

Job summary

City of Converse is seeking an Accounting Specialist – Accounts Payable to manage high-volume invoice processing and vendor payments in a municipal setting. This on-site role reports to the Director of Finance and focuses on accounts payable and credit card reconciliation using Incode software.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to process 100–200 invoices weekly, and ensure compliance with city policies and state regulations. Prior government experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and vendor payments.
• Background in public/government accounting preferred.
• Experience processing 100–200 invoices weekly.
• Knowledge of credit card reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Process 100–200 invoices weekly for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and vendor correspondence.
• Reconcile credit card receipts and ensure proper coding.
• Maintain vendor records including W-9 and 1099 reporting.
• Research and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Assist with year-end audit requests related to accounts payable.
• Ensure compliance with City financial policies and internal controls.
• Maintain on-site presence for collaboration with Finance and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in ad hoc meetings to troubleshoot invoice discrepancies.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable knowledge

Credit card reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Incode

Job description

City of Converse is seeking an Accounting Specialist – Accounts Payable to manage high-volume invoice processing and vendor payments in a municipal setting. This on-site role reports to the Director of Finance and focuses on accounts payable and credit card reconciliation using Incode software.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to process 100–200 invoices weekly, and ensure compliance with city policies and state regulations. Prior government experience is preferred.