Senior Account Clerk/Accounts Payable

City of Downey (CA) • Downey, CA

366d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Finance Director or designee, perform a variety of complex accounting clerical duties involved in processing Accounts Payable invoices and Warrant Registers or to perform an advanced level of accounting clerical work involving responsibility for a major accounting related function. The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following: Coordinate and verify vendor invoices, packing slips, and departmental requests. Ensure timely and accurate posting and maintenance of accounts payable-related data. Run the weekly Warrant Register for Council consideration and approval. Coordinate and confirm accounts payable-related computer input and output. Interface with other departments and vendors regarding the status of invoice payments. Prepare special reports, schedules, and analyses as needed. Process vendor 1099s to the IRS at the beginning of the year. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, supplemented by college coursework in Accounting.
• Some general municipal clerical accounting and maintenance of financial and accounting records.
• Knowledge of accounting techniques and mathematics.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment including working with computers.
• Knowledgeable of generally accepted principles and practices of Accounts Payable invoice processing and their related record keeping.
• Ability to operate an automated Accounts Payable payment computer system.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to effectively meet and deal with others.
• Ability to prepare a variety of financial and statistical reports.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Ability to keyboard at an acceptable speed to effectively perform the essential duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

• A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and verify vendor invoices, packing slips, and departmental requests.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting and maintenance of accounts payable-related data.
• Run the weekly Warrant Register for Council consideration and approval.
• Coordinate and confirm accounts payable-related computer input and output.
• Interface with other departments and vendors regarding the status of invoice payments.
• Prepare special reports, schedules, and analyses as needed.
• Process vendor 1099s to the IRS at the beginning of the year.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% City paid medical insurance coverage up to the CalPERS Kaiser Plan (2025 rates) valued from $926 to $2,408 per month.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• '9/80' work schedule.
• 4% across the board pay range increase effective April 1, 2025.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees