Accounts Payable Analyst - FINANCE

Sedgwick County • Wichita, KS

1d • $43,097 • Hybrid

About The Position

Accurately records and maintains complex fiscal records, enabling smooth functioning of County operations. Applies fundamental accounting knowledge and skill to varied fiscal tasks, such as: payment of expenditures, issuing checks, balancing accounts and preparing reports. Analyzes financial data within county operating systems to solve or research issues. Communicates with departments and vendors regarding financial activities, including budget, procurement and payables. Responsible for interpreting County fiscal policy and exercising personal discretion within guidelines prescribed by the Chief Financial Officer. Accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and issuing of payments. Review and verify invoices and check requests. Sort, code and match invoices. Set invoices up for payment. Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments. Prepare and perform check runs. Reconcile accounts payable transactions. Prepare analysis of accounts. Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues. Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries. Produce monthly reports. Assist with month end closing. Provide supporting documentation for audits. Take ownership of continual improvement and documentation of Accounts Payable processes and procedures. Review and verify AP procedures. Develop and maintain desktop checklists for all procedures as applicable. Perform daily tasks per documented procedures/checklists. Be subject matter expert to organizational shoppers regarding usage of SAP, finance policies, accounts payable best practices, and shopping cart/purchase order usage and development. Demonstrated knowledge of all SAP modules pertaining to Finance. Demonstrated knowledge of Finance Policies. Demonstrated knowledge of Accounts Payable best practices. Demonstrated knowledge of Sedgwick County AP policies/procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Two years coursework from an accredited college in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• Two years of experience in a fiscal or expenditure functions, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and issuing of payments.
• Review and verify invoices and check requests.
• Sort, code and match invoices.
• Set invoices up for payment.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Prepare and perform check runs.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Prepare analysis of accounts.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
• Produce monthly reports.
• Assist with month end closing.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Review and verify AP procedures.
• Develop and maintain desktop checklists for all procedures as applicable.
• Perform daily tasks per documented procedures/checklists.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all SAP modules pertaining to Finance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Finance Policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Accounts Payable best practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Sedgwick County AP policies/procedures.

Benefits

• Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree