Accounts Payable Specialist II – Audit & Payables

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

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Job summary

City of Chesapeake is seeking an Account Specialist II - Accounts Payable to join the Finance team in Chesapeake, VA. The role focuses on accurate and timely processing of AP vouchers, auditing for accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

The successful candidate will audit vouchers, reconcile accounts, and support departments with payable processes while maintaining high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in accounting or closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of related, full-time experience.

Responsibilities

• Audits and proposes corrections to AP vouchers in Oracle PeopleSoft prior to payment.
• Ensures invoice accuracy, approvals, coding, and 1099 identification for timely payables.
• Manages system processes with IT to generate scheduled payments.
• Provides AP support, enters credit vouchers, and prepares voids and stop payments.
• Collects and receipts cash into the Treasurer’s system.
• Verifies, monitors and reconciles accounts.
• Completes transactions related to Virginia escheatment laws.
• Trains department staff and develops job aids for reference.
• Audits travel reimbursements for compliance with policy and regulations.
• Determines compliance of electronic voucher workflow for routing and approvals.
• Maintains supplier records with 1099 applicability and reporting.
• Participates in testing upgrades to the financial system.
• Keeps current on procurement regulations from procurement to payment.

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or closely related field

Job description

City of Chesapeake is seeking an Account Specialist II - Accounts Payable to join the Finance team in Chesapeake, VA. The role focuses on accurate and timely processing of AP vouchers, auditing for accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

The successful candidate will audit vouchers, reconcile accounts, and support departments with payable processes while maintaining high customer service standards.