Accounts Payable Specialist Detail-Driven Process Optimizer

dallascityhall; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 76,363,000 - 89,629,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the AP team, manage high-volume transactions, and ensure accurate processing of invoices and payments. Strong attention to detail and system proficiency are required.

The role collaborates with the AP Manager and Clerk levels, supports process improvements, and contributes to daily financial operations. A Associate degree and AP experience are required, with preference for related advanced degrees and data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; three years AP experience in a computerized environment.
• Three (3) years relevant accounting systems with strong AP experience.
• Preference: Bachelor's degree; 10-key by touch and strong data entry; knowledge of Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Reviews invoices and payment requests for appropriate documentation and approval.
• Enters invoices into accounting system with three-way matching (Vendor invoices to POs to receiving documents).
• Processes payment requests, employee mileage and travel expense.
• Verifies vendor details and invoice accuracy in the financial system.
• Reconciles vendor statements against Salesforce invoice tracking report.
• Responds to vendor inquiries and resolves discrepancies.
• Develops training documents to improve department processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

CGI financial system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the AP team, manage high-volume transactions, and ensure accurate processing of invoices and payments. Strong attention to detail and system proficiency are required.

The role collaborates with the AP Manager and Clerk levels, supports process improvements, and contributes to daily financial operations. A Associate degree and AP experience are required, with preference for related advanced degrees and data-entry skills.