City of Dallas · 5 hours ago
Lead Accounts Payable Specialist (City Controller's Office [CCO Dept.], Non-Civil Service)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$29.12/hr - $35.35/hr
4+ years expCity of Dallas is committed to service, innovation, and community, offering careers with purpose. The Lead Accounts Payable Specialist will assist in implementing new processes and systems while ensuring the accuracy of invoices and payment requests, and providing support to the Accounts Payable Manager.
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Responsibilities
Reviews invoices and payment requests for appropriate documentation and approval
Enters invoices into accounting system accurately with three-way matching: Vendor invoices to POs to receiving documents with a detailed audit of invoices for price, quantity, and variances
Processes payment requests, employee mileage and travel expense
Verifies vendor name, invoice date, invoice number, invoice amount, remit-to address matches with entries made in our financial system
Performs quality control on invoice entries from Accounts Payable Clerk I, II and III and other departments
Conducts 2nd level of approval in financial system on invoices up to 150K
Processes banking activities, (i.e., stop payments, voids, positive pay notifications)
Reconciles vendor statements against CGI vendor transaction history report
Responds to vendor inquiries and resolves invoice and payment discrepancies
Communicates with A/P Manager to relay information regarding vendor accounts when assistance is needed
Provides feedback for performance reviews
Assists in the implementation of new processes, systems and programs and evaluate their efficacy in daily operations
Develops training documents for departmental processes to increase effectiveness of task transitions
Works on special projects as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting related field
Four (4) years relevant accounting systems with strong A/P experience in a computerized environment is required, including one year of senior/lead or supervisor experience
Ability to work in a fast paced, high transaction environment with strong organizational, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Ability to work well under pressure and easily adapts to changes in priorities
Ability to consistently exhibiting high productivity while not sacrificing quality
Detail oriented with strong follow through and able to prioritize multiple projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and telephone manner
Strong analytical, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to work in a team environment
Excellent customer service focus with a strong sense of urgency in responding to customer needs
Intermediate to advance bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
Advance proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office products, and accounts payable software
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
10-key by touch and strong data entry skills
Knowledge of CGI financial system is highly desirable
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Growth opportunities
A vibrant work culture
Company
City of Dallas
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