Accounts Payable Specialist, City of Simpsonville
Invoice Processing: Receive invoices from vendors/Department Heads, review all invoices for accuracy and compliance with established guidelines. Once reviewed code and key all invoices into SmartFusion.
Payment Coordination: Prepare and process payments on a weekly basis, ensuring adherence to payment terms and local government policies.
Vendor Relations: Maintain positive relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and resolving discrepancies related to invoices and payments.
Reconciliation: Assist in the monthly reconciliation of accounts payable transactions, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
Record Maintenance: Ensure all invoices and payment records are accurately filed and maintained, supporting transparency and accountability in financial operations.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with city policies, state regulations, and financial best practices, assisting during audits and budget as required.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other departments to support overall financial management within the organization.
Miscellaneous: Schedules inspections, requests W-9’s, inputs cash and check payments into daily log, back-up to business license and permitting. Other duties as assigned.
Education: Associate’s degree in accounting or similar field or 2 years’ experience.
Experience: Previous experience in accounts payable, preferably in a government or public sector environment.
Skills: Attention to detail, strong organization skills, and proficiency in accounting software SmartFusion and Microsoft office suite, particularly excel.
Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with vendors, city officials and other stakeholders.
Possession of valid state issued driver’s license.
Please visit www.simpsonville.com to submit an application and email your resume to aclark@simpsonville.com.