Municipal Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist

City of Santa Fe Springs; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Santa Fe Springs is seeking an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk to handle payments and payroll for all city departments. The role involves processing invoices, tax forms, and maintaining vendor records while ensuring compliance and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have clerical/accounting experience in government settings, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic accounting and payroll processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy under deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable for all City Departments.
• Process payroll for all City Departments.
• Research city expenditures for internal and external customers.
• Assist with preparation and filing of tax forms.
• Maintain vendor information and tax status documents.
• Assist in answering City Hall phone line and greet customers.
• Support HR in risk management administrative tasks.

Skills

Accounting principles

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Job description

City of Santa Fe Springs is seeking an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk to handle payments and payroll for all city departments. The role involves processing invoices, tax forms, and maintaining vendor records while ensuring compliance and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have clerical/accounting experience in government settings, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary team.