Accounts Payable Specialist II — Public Sector

City of Boise; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PERSI retirement

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Wellbeing incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Bus pass

Insurance (life/disability)

Job summary

City of Boise is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist II to support the city's financial operations by processing invoices and purchase orders, maintaining vendor information, administering purchasing cards, and resolving payment discrepancies.

This role offers growth in a public-sector finance environment, exposure to a large financial system, and opportunities to deepen knowledge of purchasing processes and internal controls while ensuring timely and accurate payments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in accounts payable processing.
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Prepares invoices for payment, determines appropriate management approval, and accurately enters invoices into the City of Boise's financial software system.
• Submits invoices for payment and retains documents per the City of Boise's retention policy.
• Creates purchase orders submitted by department or unit managers, validates contract documents for accuracy, monitors balances and works with the department and purchasing unit to file change orders.
• Manages purchasing card accounts and submits applications. Processes payments and coordinates with department staff to charge the correct expenditure lines.
• Adds and maintains vendors by following IRS policies. Reviews and clears monthly vendor statements. Ensures purchases adhere to all applicable city, state and federal policies.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field

Job description

City of Boise is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist II to support the city's financial operations by processing invoices and purchase orders, maintaining vendor information, administering purchasing cards, and resolving payment discrepancies.

This role offers growth in a public-sector finance environment, exposure to a large financial system, and opportunities to deepen knowledge of purchasing processes and internal controls while ensuring timely and accurate payments.