Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for ahighly motivated professionalto fill the position of Senior Accounts Payable Technician. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.
The Senior Accounts Payable Technician reports to theAccounting Supervisor.The primary job duties of this position include:
Provides lead accounts payable decisions related to more complex issues with vendors, invoices and Town departments;
Provides functional direction and guidance to Accounts Payable Technicians to accomplish the goals of the unit;
Trains all new employees and assists with training on new policies, procedures, and system updates;
Ensure that workflow and rotating responsibilities of other AP Technicians is equitable, fair, and best meets the Town’s objectives for timely and accurate process and procedures;
Set the tone of the department by placing importance on ethical standards, quality, timeliness, while upholding the Town’s core values;
TentativeIn-person Interviews: Week of May 20, 2026
Tentative Start Date: June 8, 2026
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
At least one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance;
4 years of experience running full cycle Accounts Payable for a large organization and internal and external customer service;
4 years of combined education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job;
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
Knowledge of bookkeeping and customer service principles and practices;
Experience in management or leading work-teams;
Experience with electronic vendor payments;
Skill in conducting research and solving problems;
Valid Arizona Driver's License.
You are someone who...
Effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Actively participate as a member of a teamto move the team toward the completion of goals, produce quality outcomes, and create innovative solutions.
Committed to our safety philosophy,you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with time being split between telecommuting from home and working in the office. Telecommuting privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the supervisor and department management; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue telecommuting arrangements at any point.Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid), Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the State of Arizona.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation.
To view the slide show presentation above, clickhere.Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
