Accounts Payable Supervisor: Lead Payments & Process Excellence

austintexas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 87,803,000 - 109,913,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the AP team within the Utility Supply Chain Division. The role ensures timely payment of vendor invoices and vouchers, maintains accurate records, and enforces strong internal controls.

The supervisor will train staff, review transactions for accuracy, and coordinate with departments to resolve payment issues, while upholding City policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years related experience, one year in lead/supervisory role.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four years.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes and internal controls is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily workflow of accounts payable staff to ensure timely payments.
• Develop and implement internal controls and training.
• Review invoices and expense vouchers for accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate with departments for timely payment processing and discrepancy resolution.
• Provide guidance and training on AP policies and procedures to staff.

Skills

Accounts payable

Internal controls

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Records management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

City of Austin financial systems

Job description

City of Austin is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the AP team within the Utility Supply Chain Division. The role ensures timely payment of vendor invoices and vouchers, maintains accurate records, and enforces strong internal controls.

The supervisor will train staff, review transactions for accuracy, and coordinate with departments to resolve payment issues, while upholding City policies and standards.