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Sedgwick County Government · 3 days ago

Accounts Payable Analyst - FINANCE

Wichita, KS, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$20.72/hr - $20.72/hr

2+ years exp

Sedgwick County Government is looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to manage and maintain fiscal records for the county. This role involves processing vendor invoices, ensuring accurate payments, and communicating with various departments and vendors regarding financial activities.

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Responsibilities

Accurately records and maintains complex fiscal records, enabling smooth functioning of County operations

Applies fundamental accounting knowledge and skill to varied fiscal tasks, such as: payment of expenditures, issuing checks, balancing accounts and preparing reports

Analyzes financial data within county operating systems to solve or research issues

Communicates with departments and vendors regarding financial activities, including budget, procurement and payables

Responsible for interpreting County fiscal policy and exercising personal discretion within guidelines prescribed by the Chief Financial Officer

Accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and issuing of payments

Review and verify invoices and check requests

Sort, code and match invoices

Set invoices up for payment

Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments

Prepare and perform check runs

Reconcile accounts payable transactions

Prepare analysis of accounts

Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues

Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries

Produce monthly reports

Assist with month end closing

Provide supporting documentation for audits

Take ownership of continual improvement and documentation of Accounts Payable processes and procedures

Review and verify AP procedures

Develop and maintain desktop checklists for all procedures as applicable

Perform daily tasks per documented procedures/checklists

Be subject matter expert to organizational shoppers regarding usage of SAP, finance policies, accounts payable best practices, and shopping cart/purchase order usage and development

Qualification

SAPAccounts PayableFinancial AnalysisAccounting KnowledgeCommunication Skills

Required

Two years coursework from an accredited college in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related field

Two years of experience in a fiscal or expenditure functions, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of all SAP modules pertaining to Finance

Demonstrated knowledge of Finance Policies

Demonstrated knowledge of Accounts Payable best practices

Demonstrated knowledge of Sedgwick County AP policies/procedures