ACA/Accounts Payable Specialist

Cameron County•Brownsville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associate's in Accounting (closely related field), or equivalent work related experience.
Valid Texas Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
Complete a criminal history/background check clearance.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Verify vendor invoices for compliance with the County's Procurement Policy and Purchase Order requests and processes vendor invoices for prompt payment.
Monitor/maintain vendor invoices for proper coding.
Enter data into automated financial systems, verifying data and processing transactions.
Perform routine account reconciliation and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
Answer accounting questions.
Maintain accounting documents and records.
Handle confidential information relative to vendor payments.
Do field audits on various county departments.