Position Summary  The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for directly overseeing the accounts payable process for the Mayor’s Office of Education. This position manages the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payments; including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining approvals, and entering invoices into ADPICS/FAMIS for posting. Duties include invoice processing, matching purchase orders, obtaining invoice approval for vouchers related to procured goods and services; and other duties as assigned. This position also troubleshoots errors with invoices, and coordinates with Finance and Program Managers to correct the errors; as well as research status of payment inquiries. Assignments are received from, carried out for, and reported to the Fiscal Manager.       Essential Functions  Manage the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payments; including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining approval, and entering invoices into ADPICS/FAMIS for posting.   • Process employee expense reports, including employee verification of receipts   • Maintains departmental records of vendor billings and payments and responds to inquiries on payment status.   • Ensure all accounts payable policies and procedures are adhered to.   • Resolves payment problems such as invoice discrepancies, and tax non-compliance; contacts department staff and vendors to provide updates specific to payment inquiries.   • Investigates and communicate discrepancies to department submitting invoice.   • Performs other duties as required.    Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities    *ADPICS/FAMIS experience preferred   • Experience with problem solving and data analysis   • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail   • Self-starter with flexibility to both work independently and as part of a team   • Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel  • Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to collaborate across diverse teams and city departments   • Strong communication skills