Accounts Payable Specialist I

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

9d

About The Position

Provides accounting support in accounts payable. This is an experienced, skilled or technical accounting level capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the position or specialty with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered a promotional level and attainable by any incumbent in a work group who demonstrates the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Could be the only position in this specialty in a work group or could be part of a general or specialized work team. Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of GAAP
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting practices, policies and procedures
• Skill in use of Microsoft Office, accounting software, databases
• Good planning, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to determine when to escalate issues
• Ability to compile simple reports
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion
• Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study or associate’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or Finance (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of four (4) years of professional related experience in accounts payable and working in Microsoft Office).
• Two (2) years of experience in accounts payable and working in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 2 years of accounting experience in multiple areas of accounting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates substantial understanding of the job requirements and applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of tasks within one or more of the following areas
• Reviews and process invoices and PO’s
• Verify and reconcile invoice discrepancies
• Balances accounts payable records
• Uses automated systems to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects and respond to inquiries
• Prepares reports and gathers credit and/or other supporting documentation for reference
• Maintains databases by entering, updating, and retrieving data as well as formatting and generating reports
• Assists in resolution of outstanding invoice problems to resolve payment issues
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers
• May place calls or send messages to those with unresolved issues

What This Job Offers

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