ACA/ Accounts Payable Specialist

Salary: $42,000.00

SECTION I-JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs financial duties associated with processing of accounts payable. Assist in the accounting of all countywide vendor payments. Other duties as assigned. This position is under the direction of the County Auditor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Verify vendor invoices for compliance with the County's Procurement Policy and Purchase Order requests and processes vendor invoices for prompt payment. Monitors/maintains vendor invoices for proper coding. Duties include entering data into automated financial systems, verifying data and processing transactions. Positions in this class perform routine account reconciliation and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer accounting questions; and maintain accounting documents and records.

SECTION II-JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate's in Accounting (closely related field), or equivalent work related experience. Preferred at a minimum 1 year of related work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints and ability to maintain effective working relationships with County employees, elected officials, governmental representatives, precinct constituents, outside agencies and the general public.

SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS

CONTACTS:

External Contacts: General public and/or other agencies.

Internal Contacts: Constant contact with Dept. Heads and Elected /Appointed Officials and frequent contact with other County Employees. Communicating is primarily face-to-face, via telephone and through written communication.

RESPONSIBILITY

Will handle confidential information relative to vendor payments. Answers to Department Supervisor and County Auditor.

DIFFICULTY:

Coordination with staff for teamwork and to meet deadlines.

WORKING CONDITION

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 20 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting for long periods, standing, walking, reaching and twisting to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Will be required to do field audits on various county departments.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and an acceptable driving record. Selected applicant must complete a criminal history/background check clearance.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

BENEFITS: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.