General Statement of Duties

Responsible for processing Town’s accounts payable transactions and supporting other general ledger responsibilities of the Finance Department.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High school diploma and at least 15 college credits in accounting, finance or a closely related field, plus three (3) years of work experience in accounts payable.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of standard accounts payable methods and practices.
Proven ability to maintain accurate financial records.
Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliations.
Proven ability to review accounting work for errors and variances, and to research billing issues and transactions.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Excel and industry-specific financial software.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Proven ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Exam Plan:
100% Written Exam
Pass/Fail Computer Skills (Intermediate Excel)

Job Description

Department: Finance
Bargaining Status: GMEA
Salary Range: C
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Date Created: May 2024
Reports to: Senior Accounting Supervisor
Duties and Responsibilities:
Inputs and processes all accounts payable transactions in the Town’s financial software system.
Reviews purchase orders, requisitions, and budget transfers for compliance with Town procedures as well as with Federal and State regulations.
Identifies payment discrepancies, making recommendations for resolution.
Ensures funds are available and properly allocated to the appropriate account.
Responds to inquiries from vendors and other departments.
Scans and files financial documents.
Supports Town policies and philosophies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the recruitment, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.
The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.