Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Summary

$55910 - $87242/ year DOQ Full-Time County Benefits

Performs responsible work preparing maintaining and reviewing fiscal or related accounts; maintains County and fiscal agency official financial records reviews disbursement vouchers and issues checks and assists in preparing and distributing various financial reports.

Responsibilities:

Reviews documents for appropriate charges coding receipts forms and compliance with federal state and County procedures.
Verifies and processes invoices for payment accuracy and proper approvals.
Matches invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
Prepares and processes vendor payments including checks Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions and electronic payments.
Maintains accurate accounts payable records and payment schedules.
Reconciles vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
Ensures timely payment processing in compliance with applicable regulations and payment terms.
Assists with year-end accounts payable accruals and audit documentation.
Responds both verbally and in writing to a variety of inquiries from the public vendors County offices or fiscal agencies.
Interprets County policies and applicable state policies to vendors the public and other County employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent and experience in accounting or bookkeeping. Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (MUNIS) and local government accounts payable experience preferred.
Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
Knowledge and proficiency in data entry standard office procedures practices and equipment.
Skill and strong proficiency in use of computer software especially Microsoft Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.
Ability to exercise independent judgment initiative and attention to detail to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

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