(APC2)-Accounts Payable Clerk II

Date: Aug 18, 2025

Location: Birmingham, AL, US, 35222

Company: Birmingham Water Works

Job Information

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk II

Department: Accounting

Reporting Relationship: Supervisor-General Ledger

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: F

 

General Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, ensure that BWWB vendors are paid and vendor payment inquiries are resolved in a timely fashion. Also, ensure that Accounts Payable information is entered and stored in a manner acceptable to external auditors.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Process approved invoices, check requests, and other payment requests in SAP daily as received
  • Follow-up with department representatives for purchase orders and goods receipts daily as needed
  • Run a check proposal and place invoices in vendor number order to submit for check approval bi-weekly
  • Make necessary corrections to check proposal and run a revised proposal
  • Print checks, copy checks, and attach copies to the related invoices for filing once the check proposal is approved
  • File check packages in the appropriate folders within two business days of printing checks
  • Respond to vendor inquiries within hours
  • Assist Accountants with Accounts Payable audit requests
  • Act as liaison for BWW and vendors to problem solve payment discrepancies, providing excellent customer service
  • Research and clear open items for payment
  • Process monthly refund reports, check proposals and checks for vendors
  • Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management
  • Perform other duties as assigned..

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Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications

Valid Driver’s License required

Experience:

Three (3) years of related experience in Accounts Payable or related environment. Analytical skills, general ledger/budget line items preferred. SAP Accounts Payable experience preferred. Must have strong oral and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have good organizational skills.

Supervision:

None

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
  • Communication skills using the spoken word
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal range
  • Ability to move about

Working Environment:

Moderate Noise: (Business Office).


Nearest Major Market: Birmingham