City of Olathe
Accounts Payable Clerk
$16.36 - $20.97 Hourly
Olathe, KS
Full-Time, Benefits Eligible
201800087
Resource Management
Accounting
04/05/2018
Continuous
$16.36 - $20.97 Hourly
Olathe, KS
Full-Time, Benefits Eligible
201800087
Resource Management
Accounting
04/05/2018
Continuous
Description
At the City of Olathe, Kansas we are "Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service" and we have the results and the awards to prove it! The City of Olathe is a consistent leader in national public sector customer service results and recognized by 24/7 Wall St. as one of "America's Best Cities to Live". The City's selection to Bloomberg Philanthropies' "What Works Cities" initiative place our organization in an elite category for local government.
The City of Olathe's Resource Management Department is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team. The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing accounts payable for all City payments and related functions. This process includes paying vendors via check, ACH, and virtual purchasing card.Key Responsibilities
- Setup and maintain vendor files, including required Form W-9
- Distribute vendor invoices to departments for approval
- Prepare vendor payments for processing, which includes verifying accuracy of invoice, matching to appropriate documentation, and vouchering in financial accounting system
- Process vendor payments by check, ACH, and virtual purchasing card
- Assist with filing of Form 1099's including submission of required file to IRS
- Assist with reconciliation of purchasing card payments
- Assist with Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund and donations made through Paypal
- Coordinate and file required documentation for unclaimed property with the State of Kansas
- Assist with financial functions, procedures and answering questions from departments and vendors
- Participate in financial accounting system testing during upgrades
- Perform other duties and responsibilities, as required.
Experience & Education
- Experience: Three or more years of experience in accounts payable required; city government experience preferred.
Education: Associate's degree Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college preferred.
Knowledge of: Computer applications and basic principals and procedures relating to accounts payable required. Supplemental Information
Must successfully complete a background investigation, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
The City of Olathe offers competitive pay and time off and an exceptional benefits package, including medical (with free Wellbeing Center services), dental, vision, life and disability coverage to eligible employees and dependents. In addition, we offer multiple opportunities for retirement savings including a 457 deferred compensation plan and State of Kansas retirement plan. Additional perks include an employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and a robust Employee Wellbeing program.
- Employer
- City of Olathe
- Phone
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913-971-8774
- Website
- http://www.olatheks.org
- Address
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City Hall 100 East Santa Fe
Olathe, Kansas, 66061
- Employer
- City of Olathe
- Phone
- 913-971-8774
- Website
- http://www.olatheks.org
- Address
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City Hall 100 East Santa Fe
Olathe, Kansas, 66061
- Accounts Payable Clerk Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Do you have an Associate's degree?
- * QUESTION 2
- Do you have three or more years of experience in accounts payable?
- * Required Question