Accounts Payable Representative — Denton, TX at City of

About the Role

This position serves as a vital support function within the City of Denton's finance operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of vendor payments. The role is dedicated to processing vendor invoices through a three-way match process within the City's enterprise resource planning system, managing vendor account inquiries, and maintaining the integrity of financial records. As a key member of the team, you will act in a support capacity for the Accounts Payable Supervisor, contributing to the smooth flow of financial transactions and vendor relations.

The City of Denton operates on a foundation of core values including Inclusion, Collaboration, Quality Service, Strategic Focus, and Fiscal Responsibility. This role directly supports these values by ensuring that vendor relationships are managed with tact, patience, and courtesy, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data.

Working Environment

This is an office-based role requiring regular and punctual attendance. The position involves prolonged periods of sitting and standing, with frequent repetitive hand motions for keyboarding and mouse usage. While the work is primarily sedentary, the role may occasionally require lifting or carrying items under 15 pounds. Employees must be prepared to work after normal business hours, on holidays, and weekends as needed, and may be required to travel to other City of Denton buildings or professional meetings.

Application and Hiring Process

Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a drug test, a criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in data entry by passing a typing test with a minimum score of 35 words per minute, administered by the department.

The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm work authorization. All employment decisions are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the City to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

Work location

Work model: On-site

2691, Fondren Road, Denton, Denton County, Texas, 76210, United States

Denton, Texas

Key Responsibilities

check_circleEnter payment vouchers with accuracy in the enterprise resource planning system
check_circleProcess vendor invoices and perform three-way match verification
check_circleProcess check runs and email ACH statements to vendors
check_circleScan documents into the document management platform and maintain account files
check_circleConduct Accounts Payable training and support the Accounts Payable Supervisor
check_circleAnswer vendor inquiries and submit requests for address or bank information changes
check_circleResearch vendor accounts and statements to resolve discrepancies

Requirements

verifiedHigh School Diploma or equivalent
verifiedTwo (2) years' experience in accounts payable, data entry, or related field
verifiedKnowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, and regulations
verifiedSkill in Microsoft Office 365 products
verifiedMust pass a drug test, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification
verifiedMust pass a typing test with a score of at least 35 words per minute
verifiedMust be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance planscheck_circleEmployee Health Cliniccheck_circlePaid Vacation Days and Paid Holidayscheck_circleRetirement Plan

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Microsoft Office 365, Accounts Payable, Data Entry, Three-Way Match, Enterprise Resource Planning.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; or combination of education, experience, and certifications.

Frequently asked questions about Accounts Payable Rep at City of Denton

What does a Accounts Payable Rep at City of Denton do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Accounts Payable Rep at City of Denton will enter payment vouchers with accuracy in the enterprise resource planning system; process vendor invoices and perform three-way match verification; process check runs and email ach statements to vendors; and scan documents into the document management platform and maintain account files.

What are the requirements for this Accounts Payable Rep role?expand_more

City of Denton is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent; Two (2) years' experience in accounts payable, data entry, or related field; Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, and regulations; Skill in Microsoft Office 365 products; Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification; and Must pass a typing test with a score of at least 35 words per minute.

Where is the Accounts Payable Rep role at City of Denton located?expand_more

Accounts Payable Rep at City of Denton is based in 2691, Fondren Road, Denton, Denton County, Texas, 76210, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Accounts Payable Rep job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

City of Denton has listed this Accounts Payable Rep role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Accounts Payable Rep role?expand_more

Accounts Payable Rep at City of Denton typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.

What skills do you need for the Accounts Payable Rep role at City of Denton?expand_more

Key skills for Accounts Payable Rep at City of Denton include Microsoft Office 365; Accounts Payable; Data Entry; Three-Way Match; and Enterprise Resource Planning.

What education is required for Accounts Payable Rep at City of Denton?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or equivalent; or combination of education, experience, and certifications.

What category does the Accounts Payable Rep role belong to?expand_more

Accounts Payable Rep at City of Denton is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.

Accounts Payable Rep