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The Accounts Payable Specialist II plays a key role in supporting the City of Boise’s financial operations by processing invoices, managing purchasing card activity, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring compliance with city, state, and federal requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals early in their accounting or finance career to build hands-on experience in government accounting, financial systems, and internal controls. Working under general supervision, the AP Specialist II partners with departments across the organization to support accurate financial reporting, process improvement, and efficient business operations in a mission-driven public service environment.
Job Responsibility:
Prepares invoices for payment, determines appropriate management approval, and accurately enters invoices into the City of Boise's financial software system
Submits invoices for payment and retains documents per the City of Boise's retention policy
Creates purchase orders submitted by department or unit managers, validates contract documents for accuracy, monitors balances and works with the department and purchasing unit to file change orders
Manages purchasing card accounts and submits applications
Processes payments and coordinates with department staff to charge the correct expenditure lines
Ensures purchases adhere to applicable City of Boise policies
Adds and maintains vendors by following IRS policies
Reviews and clears monthly vendor statements
Ensures purchases adhere to all applicable city, state and federal policies
Anticipates pending charges at year-end for accurate liability reporting
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in accounts payable processing, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education
Knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices
computerized accounting systems
Computer usage including related software
Ability to: Apply accounting principles to resolve problems
Establish methods, procedures and internal controls to maintain accounts payable and purchasing card systems
Accurately prepare accounts payable and purchasing card reports
Maintain confidentiality with sensitive documents or information
Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation
Applicants must be able to pass: City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Nice to have:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field and at least four years of experience in accounts payable processing and governmental accounting experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
What we offer:
ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match
10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month
10 weeks Parental Leave
Up to $500 annual WellBeing incentive
Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost