Lead Payroll & AP Administrator — Drive Financial Operations

City of Clayton; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 71,413 - 87,282; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF)

Life insurance

Transportation benefit

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Clayton is seeking a Lead Payroll & Accounts Payable Administrator to manage and supervise payroll and accounts payable functions. The role covers payroll processing, timekeeping, reporting, and maintaining related records, with oversight of AP invoices, documentation, and staff supervision.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a minimum of three years of payroll and AP experience, with strong organizational and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of payroll and accounts payable experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing, timekeeping and related accounting entries to ensure timely and accurate payroll transactions.
• Coordinate changes for new hires, terminations and pay rate changes within HR/payroll systems.
• Oversee accounts payable processing, match invoices, verify documentation and approvals for payment actions.
• Maintain AP records, investigate discrepancies with vendors and City records.
• Lead and supervise staff, maintain documentation and contribute to process policy development.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Accounting systems

Reporting

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

The City of Clayton is seeking a Lead Payroll & Accounts Payable Administrator to manage and supervise payroll and accounts payable functions. The role covers payroll processing, timekeeping, reporting, and maintaining related records, with oversight of AP invoices, documentation, and staff supervision.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a minimum of three years of payroll and AP experience, with strong organizational and reporting skills.