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Summary
Starting pay: $22.00-$25.30
Full pay range: $22.00-$30.80
The City of Fort Lupton is looking for a payroll and accounts payable professional. Our City is growing. We welcome candidates with public sector experience or from private industry. We’re looking for a quick learner willing to perform a variety of tasks that support our employees, our partners and the citizens of our community.
The City of Fort Lupton is a great place to work. We’re not too big or too small; we’re just right. Employees have the opportunity to do a wide range of activities and have the opportunity to grow their professional experience. We pride ourselves in having a close knit AND professional working environment.
Summary: the Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk is an administrative position dealing with detailed record and information management. Work is quantitative in nature utilizing the city’s accounting software system. The Clerk also provides assistance in maintaining a variety of financial transactions; compiling information and preparing reports and/or summaries. The Clerk reports to the Finance Director or his/her designee.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.)
Processes bi-weekly payroll to insure accurate payment to employees following all state and federal payroll laws including the payment and processing of all associated taxes and withholding payments.
Reviews payroll journals for accuracy.
Processes accounts payable in a manner to ensure timely payment to vendors.
Examines, verifies, and screens fiscal documents such as vendor invoices, statements, request for payment forms, receiving reports, cash remittance advisories and other accounting source documents.
Maintains and updates the city’s vendor database and W9 information.
Prepares and submits the annual 1099 forms.
Maintains employee purchasing card program.
Assists the utility billing clerk, taking in payments and answering the public’s inquiries as they arise.
Assists with or performs daily closure of the front counter cash register and preparing the daily deposit.
Assists with annual audit with regards to payroll and accounts payable inquiries.
Performs related work as required.
Maintains document storage and arranges destruction based on the city retention schedule.
Answers inquiries and provides information regarding the status of vendors and payments.
Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of city’s codes and administrative procedures in regards to the finance department.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to organize and maintain efficient files.
Knowledge of payroll
Knowledge of accounts payable.
Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
Knowledge of materials and equipment used in a municipal office, including personal computers, word processing, scanners, spreadsheet and database applications, copiers and fax machines.
Ability to follow direction.
Knowledge of business English and spelling; ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner.
Ability to interact in a courteous manner with the staff and the public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals, organizations and the general public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Must pass a criminal history background check.
Ability to work in an indoor office environment.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Starting pay: $22.00-$25.30
Full pay range: $22.00-$30.80
The City of Fort Lupton is looking for a payroll and accounts payable professional. Our City is growing. We welcome candidates with public sector experience or from private industry. We’re looking for a quick learner willing to perform a variety of tasks that support our employees, our partners and the citizens of our community.
The City of Fort Lupton is a great place to work. We’re not too big or too small; we’re just right. Employees have the opportunity to do a wide range of activities and have the opportunity to grow their professional experience. We pride ourselves in having a close knit AND professional working environment.
Summary: the Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk is an administrative position dealing with detailed record and information management. Work is quantitative in nature utilizing the city’s accounting software system. The Clerk also provides assistance in maintaining a variety of financial transactions; compiling information and preparing reports and/or summaries. The Clerk reports to the Finance Director or his/her designee.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.)
Processes bi-weekly payroll to insure accurate payment to employees following all state and federal payroll laws including the payment and processing of all associated taxes and withholding payments.
Reviews payroll journals for accuracy.
Processes accounts payable in a manner to ensure timely payment to vendors.
Examines, verifies, and screens fiscal documents such as vendor invoices, statements, request for payment forms, receiving reports, cash remittance advisories and other accounting source documents.
Maintains and updates the city’s vendor database and W9 information.
Prepares and submits the annual 1099 forms.
Maintains employee purchasing card program.
Assists the utility billing clerk, taking in payments and answering the public’s inquiries as they arise.
Assists with or performs daily closure of the front counter cash register and preparing the daily deposit.
Assists with annual audit with regards to payroll and accounts payable inquiries.
Performs related work as required.
Maintains document storage and arranges destruction based on the city retention schedule.
Answers inquiries and provides information regarding the status of vendors and payments.
Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of city’s codes and administrative procedures in regards to the finance department.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to organize and maintain efficient files.
Knowledge of payroll
Knowledge of accounts payable.
Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
Knowledge of materials and equipment used in a municipal office, including personal computers, word processing, scanners, spreadsheet and database applications, copiers and fax machines.
Ability to follow direction.
Knowledge of business English and spelling; ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner.
Ability to interact in a courteous manner with the staff and the public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals, organizations and the general public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Must pass a criminal history background check.
Ability to work in an indoor office environment.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
