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Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable
Location:
Houston, TX
Description:
About Harris County Auditor's Office : The mission of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to be an independent and progressive organization recognized for professionalism in carrying out the County Auditor's statutory duties and responsibilities. The vision of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to create and maintain an environment of sound fiscal management and efficient financial operations at all levels of county government, while providing support to Commissioners Court, County Officials, Department Heads, and the public with the highest level of integrity and financial stewardship. The Harris County Auditor's Office keeps the general accounting records; prepares financial reports; prescribes systems for the receipts and disbursements of the County; audits and processes accounting transactions for grants, payroll, and invoices; verifies compliance with governing laws; performs statutory reviews of records maintained by other officials; and prepares annual estimates of budgeted revenues. The Auditor's Office includes a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing objective, value added services that support the mission, vision, and values of the Office and includes the Executive Division, Accounting Division and Audit Division. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Accounts Payable (AP) Department is part of the Accounting Division within the Harris County Auditor's Office. AP is responsible for auditing and processing claims submitted for payment for goods and services purchased by Harris County, the Harris County Toll Road Authority, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Juvenile Board, and the Community Supervision and Corrections Department; in addition to, assisting vendors in answering questions and resolving accounts payable related issues. The high-volume deadline driven area, processes 1500 - 2000 claims daily as well as perform research required to respond to data requests under the Public Information Act. The Accounts Payable Clerk serves as the primary processors for invoices for payment using the PeopleSoft Accounts Payable module. Under the general supervision of the AP Management and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Harris County, the AP Clerk work efforts are to ensure accurate and timely payment of vendor invoices and filing of IRS documents. Duties require communicating with vendors and departments to answer questions and resolve payment issues. The AP Clerk will also assist with operational issues as they arise and implement recommendations for improving efficiencies. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and two or more years of accounts payable experience. Ideal candidate must possess: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to plan and organize work, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to type 35 words per minute, and 10 - key by touch. Above average problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills. Proficiency in the use of MS Office and complex accounting and auditing software. Fluency in the written and oral use of the English language. Excellent interpersonal skills. Candidate must be legally eligible to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship. Physical requirements for the position are the ability to sit for extended periods of time and the ability to push/pull, lift and carry up to 40 lbs. HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT-AT-WILL POLICY APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Auditor's Office Harris County, Tx
Industry:
Accounting & Finance
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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