Senior Accounts Payable & Travel Expense Specialist

City of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Shreveport is seeking an Intermediate to Advanced-level clerical professional to handle finance-related processing and reporting responsibilities.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and a track record of reliable clerical work. It includes handling purchase documents, invoices, travel reimbursements, and interdepartmental transfers within a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) or more years in clerical experience. Experience should include three (3) years of accounts payable clerk and/or accounting functions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks and to maintain harmonious relationships among assigned employees and the public.
• Good vocabulary and verbal expression.

Responsibilities

• Processes LOGOS payment documents such as purchase orders, direct purchases, and check requests. Reviews documents for accuracy on all information. Researches and advises the Purchasing Division of assigned vendor data changes.
• Researches past due invoices from assigned vendors. This includes calling vendors and City personnel to request additional information.
• Maintains the authorized signature list of all departments' authorized signers. Maintains petty cash authorized custodian documentation.
• Processes revenue receipts for miscellaneous checks.
• Approves and posts Miscellaneous Billings.
• Processes interdepartmental expense transfers.
• Manages travel requests and reviews travel expense statements for compliance with travel policy, and processes the related journal entries.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Clerical experience

Verbal expression

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City of Shreveport is seeking an Intermediate to Advanced-level clerical professional to handle finance-related processing and reporting responsibilities.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and a track record of reliable clerical work. It includes handling purchase documents, invoices, travel reimbursements, and interdepartmental transfers within a municipal setting.