JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. In this role, you’ll be reporting directly to the Director of Finance and serve as an internal and external point of contact for all of the agency’s accounts payable (AP) invoicing. Your support to internal and external customers is crucial and will help ensure accurate invoice payments and efficient financial operations that support our vital community services. This full-time position is scheduled to work Monday to Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, out of the Wheaton office, with the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement after initial training. The hiring range for this position is $42,800 to $53,200, depending on experience. Benefits: Comprehensive training program (and we pay you for it!); 12 paid holidays; 3 weeks of paid leave (Vacation and Personal Days); 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave; Paid sick time; Health insurance; Pension-eligible position for a secure retirement; Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program; Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement.

• Serve as agency’s internal and external point-of-contact for all accounts payable (AP) invoicing.
• Receive, review, and process invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Verify invoice coding, approvals, and supporting documentation-Enter invoices into the accounting/ERP system.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs and ACH payments.
• Support internal customers with all aspects of accounts payable processing.
• Provide support to external vendors, including troubleshooting invoicing issues.
• Provide support in preparing the annual budget and responding to financial audits.
• Support regular deposit routine and prepare deposit details for the County Treasurer’s Office and posting to the general ledger.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready AP files and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, GAAP, and financial controls.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up as needed.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AP procedures.
• Recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, or internal controls.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and comply with patient privacy laws.
• Keep up to date with required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of diverse ethnic groups and cultures.
• Participate in emergency response activities as assigned and adhere to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.