City of West Jordan ยท 11 hours ago
Accounts Payable Technician
West Jordan, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe City of West Jordan is seeking an Accounts Payable Technician to manage clerical and technical duties related to financial transactions. This role involves processing vendor invoices, issuing payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining financial records while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Reviews, verifies, and processes vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization
Prepares and issues payments through checks, EFT/ACH, or other approved methods while maintaining strict adherence to payment schedules and financial controls
Reconciles accounts payable transactions, resolves discrepancies, and communicates with vendors and internal departments to address billing or payment issues
Maintains organized and up-to-date financial records, documentation, and audit trails in accordance with retention and compliance requirements
Reconciles the accounts payable general ledger accounts monthly
Assists in the preparation, verification, and maintenance of 1099 reporting data, ensuring accuracy, compliance with IRS regulations, and timely submission of required year-end documentation
Assists with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, reporting, and account reconciliations
Maintains policies and procedures related to the accounts payable function
Provides training in the invoice submission process
Provides courteous and professional customer service to vendors, staff, and the public regarding payment status, procedures, and financial policies
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Two years of accounts payable processing with a mid-sized or large organization (College-level course work in accounting or related field may be substituted for one year of working experience.)
Valid Utah Driver's License
Basic accounting
Principles of business writing
Principles and procedures of record keeping
English language including but not limited to spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Office management principles, practices, and equipment
Data entry and 10-key
Intermediate level of computer proficiency
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office
Maintaining confidentiality of privileged or sensitive information
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships
Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex data to produce clear, concise reports that support statistical functions
Process accounts payable in a timely and efficient manner, including but not limited to data entry, review, reconciliation, and year-end tax document preparation
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines
Possess a strong attention to detail and instruction
Perform administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
Research, compile, and prepare a variety of fiscal, statistical, and administrative reports
Schedule and coordinate projects; set priorities; adapt to changing priorities
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
Compile and maintain records
Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities
Interpret and apply the laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions
Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action
Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda
Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Company
City of West Jordan
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jamie Davidson, ICMA-CM
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
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