Accounts Payable Analyst (Analyst)

Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, Finance & Accounting Division, located at 601 Brasilia Ave.
Salary Range: $4,619-$6,928/month dependent on qualifications.
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Contact For Interview: Nancy Green, 243-3190
Application Deadline Date: February 25, 2025

• Reviews accounts payable vouchers for the expenditure of various appropriations for approval and authorization by proper divisions.
• Ensures correct purchase order is used.
• Ascertains sufficiency of funds for purchases.
• Inspect invoices for proper charges and proper recording.
• Assists in the maintenance of monthly journals, recording of purchases, approval of payment vouchers and reconciliation of accounts.
• Audits material and reports; makes studies of cost trends and makes recommendations as to costs.
• Studies and makes suggestions for changes and improvements in accounts payable procedures.
• Maintains a liaison role with other divisions in relation to accounts payable.
• Assists in maintaining central email folder and electronic accounts payable folders on a shared drive.
• Assist team with gathering support for all audits, including pulling documentation.
• Assists with accounts payable procedure development.
• Performing other special projects or duties as assigned.
• May supervise additional accounts payable staff.

REQUIRES an accredited Master’s degree in public or business administration, urban or regional planning, economics, organizational psychology/development, project management, or geography; OR an accredited Bachelor's degree and 1 year of professional experience in public or business administration, corporate/municipal finance, research, accounting, planning, project/program management or geographical information system analytics. Preference given to applicants with a degree in Accounting.

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