Accounts Payable Coordinator

The City of Aurora is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Accounts Payable Coordinator in the Accounting Division. The Accounts Payable Coordinator performs a wide variety of complex accounts payable functions and supervises a wide variety of complex clerical/accounting functions. The duties of this position include but are not limited to: Supervise payable operations including the recording of voucher transactions for direct payments and coordinating vouchers submitted from Purchasing Division; Supervise payable run preparation including distribution of checks/EFTs; Supervise the positive pay process and coordinate with bank personnel as needed; Coordinate updates and corrections to accounts payable and encumbrance batches; Coordinate responses to employee and vendor payable inquiries including investigation and resolution of accounts payable issues; Maintains W-9 information for vendor files; Review and submit accounts payable summaries prepared for review by City Council; Supervise monthly reconciliation of the City’s procurement card program; Supervise clerical processing of travel reimbursement forms for compliance with the City’s travel policy and procedures; Supervise and coordinate the process to handle uncashed checks in accordance with the state’s unclaimed property rules and requirements, and periodic stale check processing in accordance with City policy; Supervise and coordinate timely preparation of special purpose reports and filings, such as the annual federal information returns (Forms 1099); May instruct and/or assign work to Account Clerks within the division; Other duties as assigned. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate’s degree in accounting or finance-related field is preferred. This position also requires a minimum of three years of professional office experience, accounting and/or accounts payable experience is preferred. Supervisory experience in a municipal government and/or accounting environment is preferred. Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including but not limited to physical, drug screen, and background check. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The position works on site in City Hall with work hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Starting hourly wage is $36.06/hr., depending on experience and qualifications. Non-Exempt Benefits The City of Aurora offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and eligible part-time employees in accordance with the City’s Non-Exempt Pay Plan: Annual pay increases Health, dental, vision, and life insurances Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave Gym membership reimbursement Interpreters Stipend Tuition Reimbursement May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met) #J-18808-Ljbffr