Accounting Specialist II – Accounts Payable

The Town of Eagle, a dynamic, recreation-oriented, and growing community, has an excellent opportunity for a skilled and proven Accounting Specialist II – Accounts Payable.

Position Title: Accounting Specialist II – Accounts Payable
Pay Plan Title: Administrative Technician II – Finance
Reports to/Department: Senior Accountant/Administration – Finance
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Hiring Range: $23.63 – $28.36
Pre-Hire Requirements: This position requires successful completion of a criminal and motor vehicle record background check.

Job Summary: This position is an effective, accurate, and responsive resource for Accounts Payable services for vendors, internal departments, as well as the public. The role performs the following duties: Ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and reconciliation of all Town of Eagle invoices and vendor accounts. Verifies accurate invoice coding in relation to general ledger account codes and annual budgets. Confirms invoices are processed for payment in accordance with Town financial policies. Provides outstanding customer support to both employees and vendors seeking information regarding invoice processing and/or reconciling. Manages and maintains accurate and well-organized Accounts Payable records/files. This position may be cross trained to assist with public meeting minutes and other finance-related tasks as a backup during breaks and absences.

Required Experience, Education and Qualifications:
• 3-5 years’ experience in an accounts payable role
• 3-5 years’ experience using financial/accounting software packages
• Associates degree or higher in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Prior finance role in a government agency or other not-for-profit organization is preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ability to telecommute 1 day weekly. May attend Town Council (2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6 p.m.), and various committee meetings that typically occur during regular business hours.

Application Procedure:
• Applications benefits, and full job description available on-line at www.townofeagle.org/jobs
• Interested candidates are invited to submit a fully completed application, cover letter and resume to HR
• Applications that state, “SEE RESUME” will be rejected.

Deadline: Currently interviewing, recommend applying early, position will remain open until an adequate number of qualified candidates have been submitted.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Town of Eagle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and the broader Eagle community. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including multilingual and multicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.