City of Little Rock, AR
Accounts Payable Specialist
City of Little Rock, AR, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Salary:
$41,424.00 - $63,793.00 Annually Location :
Little Rock, AR Job Type:
Full Time- Regular Position Job Number:
FN-2025-07 Department:
Finance Department Division:
Accounts Payable Opening Date:
07/28/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
N/A Supervisory Responsibility?:
No On-Line Applications Only?:
Yes Department::
Finance
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To perform various accounts payable duties related to the payment of invoices and maintenance of accounting records; to receive, review, and process all travel related documents to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, policies, and regulations.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions please click
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of two (2) years of college or vocational technical school course work in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related area; and two (2) years of experience in accounts payable or related area; and one (1) year of leadership experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
None DISCLAIMER:
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Application Requirements
Online applications only Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically. Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate. List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications. All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account. You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
City of Little Rock Benefits Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees Health Insurance
(medical, dental, vision)
-The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance
- The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability
- The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement
- Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Generous leave accruals with carry over capability. Short-Term Disability Leave
Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter. 01
Do you have at least two (2) years of college or vocational technical school coursework in accounting and/or bookkeeping, or related area?
Yes No
02
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in Accounts Payable or related area?
Yes No
03
If you answered yes to the above question, please describe your relevant work experience: 04
Do you have one (1) year of leadership experience?
Yes No
05
If yes, please give a brief description of all relevant experience including tenure, job duties, and employers. Ensure this information is included in your online work history. If no experience, please enter N/A. (See Resume is not an acceptable answer) 06
Do you have experience with Microsoft software applications?
Yes No
07
If yes, please specify which Microsoft software applications and give a brief description of all relevant experience. If no experience, please enter N/A. (See Resume is not an acceptable answer) 08
Do you have experience with accounting software?
Yes No
09
If yes, please specify which accounting software you have used and give a brief description of all relevant experience. If no experience, please enter N/A. (See Resume is not an acceptable answer). 10
Do you have experience receiving, verifying, and paying invoices to vendors?
Yes No
11
If yes, please elaborate on all relevant experience with receiving, verifying, and paying invoices to vendors . If no experience, please enter N/A. (See Resume is not an acceptable answer). 12
How did you find out about this particular position?
LRJobs.LittleRock.gov Facebook/Social Media Arkansas Business KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino) City Employee Friend or relative who does not work for the City Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing) Career Builder/Indeed Government Jobs Indeed College/University Career Page Career Fair Virtual Job Fair Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce) Re-entry Program (Community Programs) Department of Workforce Services Professional Association Other
Required Question
$41,424.00 - $63,793.00 Annually Location :
Little Rock, AR Job Type:
Full Time- Regular Position Job Number:
FN-2025-07 Department:
Finance Department Division:
Accounts Payable Opening Date:
07/28/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
N/A Supervisory Responsibility?:
No On-Line Applications Only?:
Yes Department::
Finance
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To perform various accounts payable duties related to the payment of invoices and maintenance of accounting records; to receive, review, and process all travel related documents to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, policies, and regulations.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions please click
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of two (2) years of college or vocational technical school course work in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related area; and two (2) years of experience in accounts payable or related area; and one (1) year of leadership experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
None DISCLAIMER:
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Application Requirements
Online applications only Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically. Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate. List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications. All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account. You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
City of Little Rock Benefits Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees Health Insurance
(medical, dental, vision)
-The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance
- The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability
- The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement
- Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Generous leave accruals with carry over capability. Short-Term Disability Leave
Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter. 01
Do you have at least two (2) years of college or vocational technical school coursework in accounting and/or bookkeeping, or related area?
Yes No
02
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in Accounts Payable or related area?
Yes No
03
If you answered yes to the above question, please describe your relevant work experience: 04
Do you have one (1) year of leadership experience?
Yes No
05
If yes, please give a brief description of all relevant experience including tenure, job duties, and employers. Ensure this information is included in your online work history. If no experience, please enter N/A. (See Resume is not an acceptable answer) 06
Do you have experience with Microsoft software applications?
Yes No
07
If yes, please specify which Microsoft software applications and give a brief description of all relevant experience. If no experience, please enter N/A. (See Resume is not an acceptable answer) 08
Do you have experience with accounting software?
Yes No
09
If yes, please specify which accounting software you have used and give a brief description of all relevant experience. If no experience, please enter N/A. (See Resume is not an acceptable answer). 10
Do you have experience receiving, verifying, and paying invoices to vendors?
Yes No
11
If yes, please elaborate on all relevant experience with receiving, verifying, and paying invoices to vendors . If no experience, please enter N/A. (See Resume is not an acceptable answer). 12
How did you find out about this particular position?
LRJobs.LittleRock.gov Facebook/Social Media Arkansas Business KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino) City Employee Friend or relative who does not work for the City Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing) Career Builder/Indeed Government Jobs Indeed College/University Career Page Career Fair Virtual Job Fair Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce) Re-entry Program (Community Programs) Department of Workforce Services Professional Association Other
Required Question