Accounts Payable Manager

Salary : $77,251.20 - $108,118.40 Annually
Location : City Hall - 101 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance
Division: Finance Operations
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON_BARGAINING

About the Position

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking an Account Payable Specialist to join The City's Accounting Department. The person in this role will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Accounts Payable division, including: coordinating and supervising staff, managing payment processing and expenditure reviews, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. Other responsibilities may also include administering the procurement card program, reconciling financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records and more! If you are potentially looking to advance your career, apply today as we would love to hear from you!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and assigns accounts payable tasks and provides program management for the daily activities of the Accounts Payable division staff and operations.
• Performs expenditure review, processing, and reporting. Reviews expenditures for appropriateness, public purpose, and compliance with policies and procedures. Posts and journals transactions. Processes voids and stops payments. Updates refunds from accounts receivable.
• Administers the procurement card program. Reviews credit card purchases for appropriateness and compliance with policies and procedures. Sets up, updates, and cancels procurement cards in financial system.
• Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Processes and reconciles general ledger posting of accounts payable accruals, payments, and various other accounts.
• Provides information to the independent auditors. Processes and distributes standard reports as necessary.
• Maintains various fiscal information, files, and records (accounts payable, contracts, etc.) to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Collects, validates, and reconciles vendor and payment data in preparation for annual 1099 reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with IRS requirements.
• Oversees annual unclaimed property data management and files required reports with the State.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and
• Five (5) to (7) years' experience of accounting, general ledger, accounts payable and purchasing or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

• M-F 7:30am-4:30pm

We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

• Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: and )
• Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
• Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
• 100% city paid basic life insurance
• Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City
• Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
• Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
• Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
• Longevity Pay for years of service
• Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
• A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

01

Which of the following best indicates your highest level of education?

• I do not have a High School diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (at least the equivalent of 1 year)
• Associate's degree or vocational equivalent
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02

What was your major or primary field of study?

• Accounting, Finance, Business
• Other, related to Accounting, Finance, Business
• Other major
• no degree

03

Which of the following best indicates your total years of experience where primary duties consisted of accounting, general ledger, accounts payable and purchasing ? Please only include experience where your primary job responsibilities were in one of these areas.

• Less than 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year of experience
• At least 3 years of experience
• At least 5 years of experience
• At least 7 years of experience
• At least 9 years of experience
• At least 11 years of experience
• More than 11 years of experience

04

Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office?

• Beginner - Able to perform basic tasks such as creating simple documents, entering data, sending emails, and using basic formatting.
• Intermediate - Comfortable with day-to-day use, including formatting documents, using basic formulas in Excel (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE), managing calendars, and creating standard presentations.
• Proficient - Regularly uses Microsoft Office in a professional setting; able to create complex documents, use intermediate Excel functions (e.g., IF statements), and manage data efficiently.
• Advanced - Highly skilled; able to use advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis tools), automate tasks, create polished reports/presentations, and troubleshoot issues.
• Expert - Deep expertise across multiple Office applications; designs complex spreadsheets and reporting tools, uses advanced automation (e.g., macros), and may train or support others.

05

Please indicate your years of organizational experience at a management level:

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8-9 years
• 10 years or more
• No experience

06

Please indicate your years of leadership experience at a management level:

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8-9 years
• 10 years or more
• None

07

Please indicate your years of experience with building vendor relationship at a management level:

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8-9 years
• 10 years or more
• None

08

Please share your work experience in the following areas: Accounts payable and purchasing practices
09

Please share your work experience in the following areas: General ledger and Accounts procedures and practices
10

Please describe your experience working collaboratively with a diverse population.
Required Question