What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Technician position at City of Davenport?
Under direct supervision, responsible for processing invoices and ensuring timely and accurate payment of City obligations.
Accepts, reviews, and enters information from incoming documents into computer databases; inspects documents and verifies signatures, dates, and amounts.
Maintains an accurate vendor file in accordance with IRS guidelines.
Maintains accounts payable records by scanning and indexing completed documents.
Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance to internal customers and vendors.
Monitors positive pay exceptions; prepares and processes electronic fund transfers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.Associate’s degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field plus two (2) years of experience as an accounting clerk or in accounts payable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position.
Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport.
Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment. Knowledge of:
Accounts payable policies and procedures.
Transaction documentation and record maintenance, techniques and practices.
Customer service principles and practices.
Vendor records management principles.
Skill in:
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping.
Communicating effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Using computers and job-related software programs.
Starting hourly rate | $22.84 6 Months | $24.07
The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2025 and starts on first day of employment.
The City also offers the following benefits (subject to change):
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation – The City will contribute 2.75% of the employee’s income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to AFSCME)
- 13 paid holidays
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Accepts, reviews, and enters information from incoming documents into computer databases; inspects documents and verifies signatures, dates, and amounts.
Maintains an accurate vendor file in accordance with IRS guidelines.
Maintains accounts payable records by scanning and indexing completed documents.
Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance to internal customers and vendors.
Monitors positive pay exceptions; prepares and processes electronic fund transfers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.Associate’s degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field plus two (2) years of experience as an accounting clerk or in accounts payable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position.
Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport.
Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment. Knowledge of:
Accounts payable policies and procedures.
Transaction documentation and record maintenance, techniques and practices.
Customer service principles and practices.
Vendor records management principles.
Skill in:
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping.
Communicating effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Using computers and job-related software programs.
Salary : $23
