Accounts Payable Specialist I: Invoices, Vendors & Audits

Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District is seeking an accounting professional to handle AP invoices, post financial transactions, monitor aging payables, and assist in the annual audit. The role includes responding to vendor inquiries, reconciling late invoices, and supporting cross-functional process improvements.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Two or more years of related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Knowledge of GAAP and strong communication skills required; experience with SAP and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes invoices from assigned vendors.
• Assists with the annual audit and preparation of reporting.
• Reconciles past due invoice issues and communicates with vendors on invoicing methods.
• Answers vendor correspondence including statements, payment inquiries, and related research.
• Prepares monthly and weekly financial reports (e.g., estimated check run, outstanding invoices).
• Acts as back-up to other accounting processes and documents departmental policies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication

MS Office

Calculator skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Record keeping

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor Degree in accounting, finance or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

SAP

Financial systems

Excel

Job description

Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District is seeking an accounting professional to handle AP invoices, post financial transactions, monitor aging payables, and assist in the annual audit. The role includes responding to vendor inquiries, reconciling late invoices, and supporting cross-functional process improvements.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.