Accounts Payable Specialist II

Accounts Payable Specialist IIBuild your accounting experience while supporting the financial operations of the City of Boise. The Accounts Payable Specialist II performs a variety of accounts payable activities, including processing invoices and purchase orders, maintaining vendor information, administering purchasing cards, and researching and resolving payment discrepancies. This is a great opportunity for someone with foundational accounts payable or related financial experience who is detail-oriented, comfortable working with numbers and technology, and ready to take on greater responsibility. You'll work with employees across the City, develop experience with a large financial system, and build your knowledge of accounting practices, purchasing processes and public-sector finance while helping ensure City funds are processed accurately and responsibly.To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training:High school diploma or equivalentAnd two years of experience in accounts payable processingOr an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.Special Requirements:Applicants must be able to pass: City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process RegulationWhy the City of Boise?100% Employer paid medical coverage for you and your family.PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month10 weeks paid parental leave$500 annual wellbeing incentiveTuition reimbursement and free local bus passBasic life and long-term disability insurance at no costDisclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.Essential Functions:Prepares invoices for payment, determines appropriate management approval, and accurately enters invoices into the City of Boise's financial software system. Submits invoices for payment and retains documents per the City of Boise's retention policy. Creates purchase orders submitted by department or unit managers, validates contract documents for accuracy, monitors balances and works with the department and purchasing unit to file change orders. Manages purchasing card accounts and submits applications. Processes payments and coordinates with department staff to charge the correct expenditure lines. Ensures purchases adhere to applicable City of Boise policies. Adds and maintains vendors by following IRS policies. Reviews and clears monthly vendor statements. Ensures purchases adhere to all applicable city, state and federal policies. Anticipates pending charges at year-end for accurate liability reporting. Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.Requirements:Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training Knowledge of:Accounting principles and practicesComputerized accounting systemsComputer usage including related software.Ability to:Apply accounting principles to resolve problemsAccurately perform complex mathematical calculationsEstablish methods, procedures and internal controls to maintain accounts payable and purchasing card systemsAccurately prepare accounts payable and purchasing card reportsMaintain confidentiality with sensitive documents or informationCommunicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performancePerform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training Associate's or Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field and at least four years of experience in accounts payable processing and governmental accounting experience.Working Conditions:The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand, walk, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.Working Environment The work environment will include inside conditions.Benefits:Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees. Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans. Healthcare:ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your familyLow-cost dental and vision optionsPost-employment health savings accountRetirement and Investment Plans:Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match457b Roth after-tax investment options with no matchWellBeing Program:Up to $500 cash per year for participantsAlternative transportation incentivesPaid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City12 paid holidays every year8 hours of sick leave per month10 weeks Parental LeaveLife & Long Term Disability:Basic Life insurance at no cost to youLong Term Disability insurance at no cost to youOther optional benefits :Pre-tax Flexible Spending AccountsSupplemental Life InsuranceSupplemental Disability InsuranceTuition reimbursementFree local bus passCorporate discount programsAFLACEmployee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issuesPlease visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org City of Boise, ID