Finance Accounts Payable Clerk

Posted Sep 28, 2026

Job description

FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK FINANCE ACCOUNT CLERK II Job Summary This position maintains bookkeeping records and processes accounts payable transactions for the Finance Department while providing administrative support as a backup receptionist and departmental point of contact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial & Accounts Payable Operations Processes department requisitions and invoices while monitoring fund account availability and balances. Prepares legal invoices from City and external attorneys to ensure accurate and timely payment processing. Executes daily accounts payable functions in accordance with established City policies and procedures.

Manages and executes the City check run as the designated backup in the absence of the A/P supervisor. Assists with special accounting projects, data entry, and financial reporting as assigned. Administrative & Customer Support (Secondary duties) Serves as the secondary point of contact for the public, greeting visitors and directing inquiries to the appropriate City staff or department.

Manages the central telephone line, answering incoming calls and routing them to the appropriate personnel. Oversees mail operations by sorting and distributing all incoming City correspondence and mail on a daily basis. Performs general clerical duties, including filing, scanning, and data management, to support efficient office operations.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Proficiency with basic computer bookkeeping and accounting software. Ability to accurately process financial and administrative information and maintain organized records. Ability to perform routine, standardized tasks accurately and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two (2) years of bookkeeping experience. Experience with accounts payable practices and procedures preferred. Work Environment and Physical Requirements Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment. Requires limited field work, including asset inventory and petty cash audits.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Position : 1301008 Code : 1-83 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : FINANCE Posting Start : 09/28/2026 Posting End : 12/31/9999 ©2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc.

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