Job Description

Performs a variety of complex financial tasks and standardized paraprofessional support tasks for countywide payables processing to include preparing, processing, and reviewing various accounting transactions, resolving issues and generating reports. Works under minimal supervision.
Reviews, analyzes, records and reconciles/balances transactions for several accounts or projects.  Conducts daily review of vendor invoices matching to contract and/or bid requirements, state procurement laws and county policies while resolving discrepancies  Maintains various Microsoft Excel spreadsheets  Prepares standard exception memos regarding procurement and policy violations  Enters and maintains new vendors set-ups and changes Reviews documents and system entry while proofreading entries and correcting errors. Processes, coordinates and ensures payments and other transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Research records to collect data and completes and assembles various reports. Responds to complex telephone and written inquiries and communicates with various departments, attorneys, clients and outside entities regarding policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Training: Graduation from an accredited High School/GED program. Four (4) years accounts payable work experience or 60 hours from an accredited college or university in a related field or a combination of the two. Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Ability to research and reconcile errors independently. Skilled in 10-key by touch preferred. Physical/Environmental Requirements: Standard office environment. May require prolonged sitting, standing and walking, and ability to lift files, boxes and other materials up to 25 lbs., unassisted.