Accounts Payable Technician

Lehi City; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehi City is seeking an Accounts Payable Technician to perform technical accounts payable duties, review invoices, maintain vendor and payment records, prepare payments, and support annual reporting requirements. This role supports travel-related expenses and car rental arrangements under supervision of the Assistant Finance Director.

The position requires a high school diploma and related accounting exposure, plus at least two years in bookkeeping or accounting tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with accounting coursework.
• Two years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting duties.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews, verifies, and processes AP invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Establishes and maintains vendor accounts and handles credit applications.
• Enters invoices into Stampli and routes for approval.
• Enters approved invoices into Caselle and prepares payments.
• Generates journals and maintains AP files and records.
• Assists with periodic AP reports and Form 1099 preparations.
• Coordinates car rentals and travel-related expenses with receipts.

Skills

Accounts payable

Bookkeeping

Vendor management

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma with accounting coursework

2 years bookkeeping or accounting experience

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Stampli

Caselle

Job description

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TECHNICIAN

CLOSING DATE: November 2, 2026

PAY RANGE: $21.18 - $30.71 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications with starting wage not typically above the mid-point of the range ($25.95 per hour).

DEPARTMENT: Finance

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Full-time Benefits Summary July 2026-June 2027

JOB SUMMARY

Performs technical accounts payable duties that support the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of City financial transactions. Reviews and processes invoices, maintains vendor and payment records, prepares payments and related accounting records, supports annual reporting requirements, and coordinates car rental arrangements and travel-related expenses.

Works under general supervision of the Assistant Finance Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receives, reviews, verifies, and processes accounts payable invoices and related documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with City purchasing requirements. Reviews invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation. Verifies applicable discounts and price adjustments and follows up on discrepancies.

Establishes and maintains vendor accounts and assists with credit applications. Communicates with vendors to resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies and makes necessary corrections. Uploads invoices into the Stampli invoice processing system and routes to appropriate supervisors for approval.

Enters approved invoices into Caselle for payment processing. Prepares and issues payments, including generating checks, preparing checks for mailing, and completing related payment activities. Maintains vendor tax exemption information.

Generates journals and registers associated with accounts payable processing. Maintains accurate accounts payable files and records to monitor status of checks issued and paid invoices.

Performs a variety of accounts payable functions and maintains related information, including vendor tax exemption details. Maintains accurate accounts payable files and records; prepares reports, retrieves invoice documentation, and tracks paid invoices; purges records in accordance with established retention schedules.

Assists with periodic financial and accounts payable reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission; prepares and issues annual Forms 1099 for tax reporting purposes.

Coordinates car rentals for travel and related expenses, including reviewing travel authorization forms for completeness and accuracy; arranges and books registrations, hotels, airfare, and Per Diems; maintains accurate travel records and supporting receipts and documentation.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• A. High school diploma or equivalent, with coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field, plus one year of specialized training obtained through professional workshops, in-service training, on-the-job training, or a similar program
• B. 2 years of responsible work experience involving practical bookkeeping or accounting duties; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of bookkeeping and general accounting principles and practices, particularly as applied in computerized financial systems; proficiency in personal and mainframe computer operations and applications. General knowledge of laws, regulations, and City procedures applicable to accounting, purchasing, and accounts payable activities. Skill in the operation of computer terminals and data entry equipment. Ability to work quickly and accurately with numbers; perform mathematical calculations; operate various types of office equipment such as adding machines and keyboards; work under time pressures to meet deadlines; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, professionals, the public, and fellow employees.

Must demonstrate the ability to perform keyboarding and routine computer data-entry functions.

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with appropriate climate control. The position requires frequent sitting and may also require walking, standing, reaching, bending, and occasional stooping. Essential functions require the ability to communicate effectively and to use vision, hearing, and hand/finger dexterity. Work requires sustained attention to detail, memory for procedures and information, problem‑solving, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.