Accounts Payable Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/jobs/newprint/4920547) Apply  Accounts Payable Specialist Salary See Position Description Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Type CS Non-Competitive, Full Time Job Number 25-APSC-01 Department City Controller Opening Date 05/06/2025 Closing Date 5/27/2025 4:00 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit 01 + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION SUMMARY The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing payments to City vendors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures. This role involves operating computer equipment to prepare and process checks, maintaining records of transactions, and generating reports related to financial disbursements. Department : Controller's Office Posting Type : Announcement Salary : $65,332 per year. Union : None, this is a non-union position. Civil Service Classification : Non-Competitive REQUIREMENTS You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal. + Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions. + Applicants must be or become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. + Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods. NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered) . NOTE : Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) before being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh. Qualifying Requirements : Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility notice regarding your eligible/ineligible status. + WORK EXPERIENCE : The application must clearly show at least one (1) year of previous experience in accounts payable or financial processing. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.) + EDUCATION : The application must clearly show a minimum of an A ssociate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training). + EQUIVALENCY : Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is three ( 3 ) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training). CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date. + Written: None required for this position. + Performance: None required for this position. + Medical: None required for this position. POSITION DUTIES + Operates financial processing equipment to generate and distribute vendor payments. + Prepares and processes checks, ensuring timely and accurate completion. + Maintains detailed records of processed payments and transactions. + Monitors financial processing via computer console and intervenes, as needed, to make necessary adjustments. + Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including union agreements. + Maintains both manual and electronic records and generates accurate reports and correspondence. + Assists with financial reconciliations and auditing functions, as required. + Performs related tasks and duties as assigned. CLICK HERE (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/classspecs) to view the full job description, including knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description. Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including: + Health, Dental and Vision Benefits + Pension + Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan + Tuition Reimbursement + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Personal Days (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.) 01 The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A. 02 Do you have at least one (1) year of previous experience in accounts payable or financial processing? + Yes + No 03 If so, please explain experience in detail. 04 Do you possess an Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field? + Yes + No 05 If so, please list your field of study. 06 Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified. + Yes + No 07 Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position. + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Pittsburgh Address 414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219 Phone 412-255-2710 Website http://www.pghjobs.net Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email