Accounts Payable Specialist — Drive Accurate Finances

City of University City; University City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of University City is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to accurately record liabilities and disburse funds. You will review invoices, input data, issue checks, maintain vendor records, and support cash receipts back-up as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with 1–3 years’ accounting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, management, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting or related experience.
• Strong grammar and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with computer software, including MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Reviews invoices for accuracy, appropriateness and approval.
• Inputs invoices into the accounts payable system.
• Processes, prints and issues vendor checks.
• Maintains vendor records and responds to vendor inquiries about payments.
• Performs encumbrance maintenance and year-end balancing.
• Reconciles accounts payable and maintains related reports.
• Prepares accounts payable related journal entries and 1099 forms.
• Back-ups to cash receipts processing and mail handling.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of University City is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to accurately record liabilities and disburse funds. You will review invoices, input data, issue checks, maintain vendor records, and support cash receipts back-up as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with 1–3 years’ accounting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.