ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST III (COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE) SEIU 73

Under the direction of the Deputy Comptroller- accounts payable or designee, provides financial, accounting, and administrative services for the accounts payable (AP) Division of the Comptroller's Office. Engaged in variety of tasks related to the review, verification and reconciliation of invoices and processing of County wide vendor payments. Trains, supervises and organizes the work of support staff who perform key tasks related to the invoice review verification of vendor accounts, resolving invoice and payment discrepancies and processing of County wide vendor payments. Confers with management/personnel on County wide policies and procedures relative to accounts payable activities. Prepares financial reports and participates in month-end and year-end activities related to accounts payable. Assumes responsibility for following up with internal and external customers in an efficient manner. Assists management with working on special projects and identifying and implementing process enhancements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

• Experience utilizing financial ERP systems, preferably Oracle EBS.

• Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with department heads, staff and external vendors.

• Thorough knowledge of accounts payable principles, accounting standards, procurement principles and industry regulations and ability to apply such knowledge to specific AP duties and assignments.

• Ability to generate, analyze and understand financial reports related to encumbrances, expenditures and accounts payable.

• Ability to perform well under pressure and work under multiple weekly, monthly and annual deadlines while coordinating several tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate and Six (6) years of experience in accounts payable with proficiency in full-cycle accounts payable experience, including payment execution and vendor master management.

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• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in accounting or finance and Four (4) years of experience in accounts payable with proficiency in full-cycle accounts payable experience, including payment execution and vendor master management.

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• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance and Two (2) years of experience in accounts payable with proficiency in full-cycle accounts payable experience, including payment execution and vendor master management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced competency in Oracle EBS financial system

• Experience supervising staff

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Hourly Wage: $39.619

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

• MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
• IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
• ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.

• Degrees awarded outside of the United States except for those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

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  This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

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  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.