Public Sector Accounts Payable Specialist

Financeroles; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free SEPTA transit

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness program

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement savings options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to oversee the full AP cycle, from invoicing to payment, coding, PO matching, approvals, and posting in ADPICS/FAMIS.

You will process employee expenses, maintain vendor records, ensure policy adherence, resolve payment issues, and collaborate with Finance and Program Managers; a background in government finance is preferred.

Qualifications

• ADPICS/FAMIS experience preferred.
• Experience with problem solving and data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Two to four years or more of applicable work experience.
• Experience working in a large governmental environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payments; including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining approval, and entering invoices into ADPICS/FAMIS for posting.
• Process employee expense reports, including employee verification of receipts
• Maintains departmental records of vendor billings and payments and responds to inquiries on payment status.
• Ensure all accounts payable policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Resolves payment problems such as invoice discrepancies, and tax non-compliance; contacts department staff and vendors to provide updates specific to payment inquiries.
• Investigates and communicate discrepancies to departmentsubmittinginvoice.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

ADPICS/FAMIS experience

Problem solving & data analysis

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite including Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Work experience 2–4 years

Government environment experience

Education

Associate degree or equivalent certificate

High School Diploma required

Tools

ADPICS/FAMIS

Job description

The City of Philadelphia is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to oversee the full AP cycle, from invoicing to payment, coding, PO matching, approvals, and posting in ADPICS/FAMIS.

You will process employee expenses, maintain vendor records, ensure policy adherence, resolve payment issues, and collaborate with Finance and Program Managers; a background in government finance is preferred.