Help Wanted: Accounts Payable Clerk / Finance Specialist II
Accounts Payable Clerk / Finance Specialist II
Finance Department — Full-Time
EMPLOYER Town of La Grange, North Carolina
DEPARTMENT Finance
LOCATION La Grange, North Carolina
STATUS Full-Time • Salary Grade 10
STARTING SALARY $50,521 per year ($24.29 / hour)
SALARY RANGE $50,521 – $69,396 (Grade 10)
SCHEDULE Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (four-day week)
APPLICATION Open until filled
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Town of La Grange is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented professional to join its Finance Department as an Accounts Payable Clerk / Finance Specialist II. This is a central support role in the Town’s day-to-day financial operations. The person in this position keeps money moving accurately and on time — reviewing invoices, processing payments to the vendors and suppliers who keep Town services running, reconciling accounts, and maintaining the clean, well-documented financial records that responsible municipal government depends on.
Because La Grange is a small, close-knit organization, this role also works directly with residents at the counter and over the phone, which makes courteous, accurate customer service part of the everyday work. If you take pride in careful, organized work and want your skills to make a visible difference in your community, we would like to hear from you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Process, track, and record vendor and supplier payments accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Reconcile credit card and gas card accounts.
• Generate purchase orders as needed.
• Obtain required signatures on all checks.
• Prepare and submit annual 1099 forms.
• Perform cash collections and ensure the accurate processing and balancing of transactions.
• Scan, file, and maintain vendor invoices and check records in a timely, organized manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents, both in person and over the phone.
• Assist senior financial staff and perform general administrative tasks that support office operations.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in municipal finance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working understanding of the basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.
• Strong time-management skills and close attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate’s degree or equivalent coursework.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Prior experience in accounts payable (or accounts receivable).
• Experience with accounting software and online financial platforms.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The starting salary for this position is $50,521 per year ($24.29 per hour), the entry rate of Salary Grade 10 under the Town’s adopted FY 2026–2027 pay schedule. Grade 10 carries a full range of $50,521 to $69,396, with advancement through the range over time.
The Town of La Grange offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, along with opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization. Employees work in a supportive, collaborative environment in a community that values the people who serve it.
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time position on a four-day work week: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a completed Town application and a resume (including references) by one of the following methods:
• By mail: Town of La Grange, ATTN: Tomeka Stevens, P.O. Box 368, La Grange, NC 28551
• By email: tlstevens@lagrangenc.com
Applications are available at https://tinyurl.com/3uun885p This position is open until filled.
Questions? Contact Tomeka Stevens, Finance Director, at (252) 566-3186 or tlstevens@lagrangenc.com
