Accounting Specialist
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About this role
About the Department
The City of Greensboro is seeking a detail-oriented professional who understands that strong financial operations are the backbone of effective public service. As an Accounting Specialist, you will play an important role in ensuring vendors who support City operations are paid accurately and on time.
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for performing accounts payable functions that support the City’s financial integrity. This role ensures vendor invoices are properly reviewed, processed, and entered into the City’s financial system with accuracy and timeliness. Success in this position requires attention to detail, sound judgment when reviewing financial transactions, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.About the Department:
The City of Greensboro’s Finance Department is committed to maintaining responsible financial stewardship and transparency. The team works collaboratively across departments to ensure the City’s financial processes are accurate, compliant, and efficient, supporting the services residents rely on every day.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:Meaningful impact: Support the financial operations that keep City services moving
Collaborative environment: Work closely with departments and vendors across the organization
Stable and mission-driven work: Public service that strengthens the Greensboro community
Professional growth: Opportunities to expand accounting and financial system expertise
About the Role:
This position is responsible for:
Processing vendor payments through accounts payable functions
Scanning, reviewing, and entering vendor invoices into the City’s financial system
Processing both basic vendor invoices and Purchase Order-related invoices
Ensuring financial transactions post correctly within the accounting system
Reviewing reports to identify and resolve outstanding payment items
Communicating with internal City departments and external vendors regarding invoice and payment inquiries
Utilizing Windows-based software applications and financial systems to manage daily work tasks
Maintaining high accuracy and efficiency while working within established timelines
This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Strong attention to detail, effective time management, and clear communication are essential to successfully managing the daily volume of invoices and payment transactions.
Potential Career Path:
This role can lead to advancement opportunities such as:
Senior Accounting Specialist
Accountant
Financial Analyst
Accounting Supervisor
Call to Action:
If you are someone who takes pride in accuracy, accountability, and keeping financial processes running smoothly, we encourage you to apply.
Join the City of Greensboro and help ensure the financial foundation that supports our community remains strong.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma /G.E.D.
- 1+ years of recent Accounts Payable experience (within the past 5 years)
- Proficient in data entry and 10-key calculators
- Microsoft Office experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree
- Experience with the Accounts Payable function for a large organization
- Experience with using an ERP System to process transactions
- Financial Government experience or "related" field
- Understand basic financial transactions