Accounts Payable Clerk

The Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerk is responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District (GPMTD), ensuring obligations to pay off short-term debts are met while adhering to the rules set by GPMTD for monitoring vendors, processing invoices and making payments for authorized transactions.

• Facilitate timely payment of vendors, including verifying federal , reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.

• Confirm validity of vendor charges through authorized Department Head approval for payment, vendor invoice history review, and payment only on original invoices to avoid duplication.

• Receive and verify expense reports; reconcile expense and other financial reports with account balances and ledger records.
• Credit outstanding obligations upon payment, identify discount opportunities, and issue purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
• Manage vendor credit terms and operating cash for maximum benefit by aligning payments with due dates, avoiding late fees and penalties.
• Complete weekly check processing each Thursday for mailing Friday morning.

• Reconcile monthly statements and transactions; properly resolve discrepancies to ensure accounting ledger accuracy.

• Manage Bus Pass process, including monthly reconciliation.

• Prepare monthly Board Bills report; submit to Director of Finance the week prior to Board meeting.

• Distribute monthly Budget Variance reports to Department Heads after final month-end closing.

• Complete Per Diem calculations upon request.

• Complete Treasury Report and Form 1096 requirements as needed to maintain compliance.

• Maintain vendor master files with timely updates.

• Calculate and report sales tax based on paid invoices.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field, required.

• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred.

• Demonstrated reliability and a high level of integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize accounting and financial software systems.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate, confidential, and well-documented financial records.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, 1-hour lunch
• May require flexibility in scheduled working hours, including weekends

At City Link, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for both our employees and the communities we serve. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, association with a disabled person, marital status, reproductive health decisions, family responsibilities, military or veteran status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, citizenship, order of protection status, political affiliation, hair texture or style, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This applies to all terms of and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leave of absence, and compensation and training.

As part of our normal procedure for processing applications, inquiries may be made concerning information on an applicant's work, driving, criminal, credit, and educational history. A pre-employment drug screen, background check, and reference checks are required. Employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. We are a Drug Free Workplace and conduct random testing. A physical examination, including range of motion, lift test, whisper test, eye test, and MVR review may be required depending on position.

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