Sr. Specialist, AP Accounting

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com.

Job Summary

The Sr. Specialist, AP Accounting is responsible for supporting day-to-day Accounts Payable operations for the company, including processing invoices, managing vendor records, auditing employee expense reports, and assisting in ownership of the accounts payable email inbox. Using excellent customer service skills, this individual will work directly with internal and external stakeholders to provide or request information and resolve AP-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently process a high volume of invoices across multiple subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Collaborate with internal teams to confirm approvals are properly documented and compliant with company policies and procedures
• Act as the secondary reviewer and approver for employee expense reports, verifying proper documentation, accurate coding, and policy compliance
• Review and approve purchase order (PO) requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Conduct detailed analysis of monthly vendor statements, proactively resolving discrepancies in collaboration with vendors
• Manage and prioritize communications in the shared Accounts Payable inbox, extract vendor invoices for processing, and address inquiries regarding payments or credits
• Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring all required supporting documentation is accurate and up to date
  
  

Requirements And Preferred Experience

• Prior experience with a multinational company is required
• 2-5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable-focused role
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and best practices
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Software industry experience preferred
• Ability to set priorities and meet department deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field is preferred
  
  

Compensation

Chicago, IL: $50,000 - $65,000

On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.

The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

Why OpenGov?

A Mission That Matters.

At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust. Some people say this is boring. We think it’s the core of our democracy.

Opportunity to Innovate

The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.

A Team of Passionate, Driven People

This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800 employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Dubuque, Plano, and Pune.

A Place to Make Your Mark

We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.