POSITION: Account Payable Specialist
REQUISITION #: FY25-007
DEPARTMENT: Finance
VACANCIES: 1
STARTING SALARY: $24.34/hr
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SUBMIT RESUME TO: Human Resources, 500 Griswold, Suite #2900, Detroit, Michigan 48226, or by email to HR@thepeoplemover.com 

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist provides administrative and technical accounting assistance, primarily related to accounts payable, while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Responsible for the processing of invoices, expense reports, and processing payment requests. Provides additional administrative accounting support to the department.

DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:
• Processes all vendor invoices and expense reports timely and accurately
• Obtains appropriate approvals and proper documentation to pay invoices and expense reports prior to issuing payment
• Completes appropriate forms accurately, obtains approval, and enters in formation into the accounting software
• Prepares and mails checks
• Obtains and verifies the proper IRS documentation (i.e. W-9, etc.) from all vendors
• Maintains and files all invoices, accounts payable payments, and tax information for vendors, both hard copy and
electronically
• Issues internal communication of IRS per diem and mileage rate changes, along with DTC related forms
• Works cooperatively and professionally with internal staff and external customers
• Responds to inquiries related to payment of invoices and receipt of payments
• Assists with invoice preparation, periodic reporting, reconciliations, and other reports
• Oversee the administration of financial data and procedures related to expenses generated by company, including
processing of invoices, cutting of checks, etc.
• Provides additional support to accounting work tasks, as assigned
• Actively solicits feedback from colleagues and supervisor on opportunities for growth and development
• Incorporates safety into all aspects of job functions
• Must work within established methods, practices, procedures, policies of the DTC and federal or state laws
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate degree
• 2 years of bookkeeping or accounts payable experience
• 2 years of experience working with accounting software
• Combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum requirements
• Experience in the public sector, preferred

Detroit Transportation Corporation (“DTC”) is an equal opportunity employer. DTC does not discriminate in employment and prohibits harassment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.