Town of Gilbert Gilbert, AZ 85295
Accounts Payable Technician
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Accounts Payable Technician
Salary
$20.80 - $30.15 Hourly
Location
50 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-0247
Department
FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Division
FM ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Opening Date
05/27/2025
Closing Date
6/8/2025 12:00 AM Arizona
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We Are Seeking
With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to participate in our interview process for an Accounts Payable Technician role!
The Accounts Payable Technician performs paraprofessional accounting work such as review of invoices, vendor maintenance, vendor payments and reconciliations. This position compiles data and generates reports to meet monthly and annual filing deadlines. Incumbents are responsible for reviewing and approving payment documents for compliance with applicable policies and procedures, as well as training staff on fiscal policies, procedures, and systems. The primary responsibilities of this position include:
+ Processes employee travel expenses, petty cash reimbursements, purchase order invoices, check, wire, and ACH requisitions timely and accurately in accordance with Town policies, state laws, and federal regulations;
+ Reviews all payment types for proper accounting which includes interpreting and applying accounting standards for financial reporting to properly classify the expenditure;
+ Process and reconcile purchase card payables;
+ Monitor purchases for compliance with IRS regulations and Town policies;
+ Review W-9 tax forms and interpret correct filing status;
+ View the full job description. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1308792)
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with time being split between telecommuting from home and working in the office. Telecommuting privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the supervisor and department management; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue telecommuting arrangements at any point.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation.
About You
At Team Gilbert , we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
+ At least one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance;
+ 2 years of experience running full cycle Accounts Payable for a large organization and internal and external customer service;
+ 2 years of combined education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job;
+ Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
+ Knowledge of bookkeeping and customer service principles and practices;
+ Experience with electronic vendor payments;
+ Skill in conducting research and solving problems.
Why Team Gilbert?
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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How many years of experience do you have processing travel requisitions and reimbursements?
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Town of Gilbert
Address
50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296
Phone
(480) 503-6823
Website
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