Accounts Payable Specialist

Schedule for this position is 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Specialist assists the Accounting Manager in maintaining the financial records of the city. The main responsibility is verifying and processing payments to vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. 3 years accounting or bookkeeping experience. Some accounting or related field education preferred.

Special Requirements:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to key invoices, print checks and prepare them for mailing.


• Ability to research and respond to questions from other employees and vendors.


• Ability to enter information into the city's financial system including receipts, manual checks, invoices, etc.


• Ability to prepare and print reports for daily, monthly and yearly records.


• Ability to lift file boxes up to 30 pounds

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, feeling, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is 23.35 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.