Accounts Payable Auditor - County Auditor's Office

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

2d • $29 - $36

About The Position

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
Audits invoices for payment; Verifies invoice matches the items on the purchase order, amounts agree to the purchase order and/or contract or bid items; Ensures the departments are in compliance with county procedures.
Processes payments for all county departments, Fee Officer Departments and refunds.
Assists vendors and county departments with questions concerning invoices.
Processes payroll deductions to vendors.
Works with Purchasing on billing issues with vendors.
Processes various weekly check runs and transfers check files to the Treasurer’s Office for the printing of checks.
Runs reports for distribution to various departments concerning check runs.
Maintain vendor records for 1099 purposes.
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (Associates Degree and 3 years relevant experience in addition to the 3 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree).
• 3 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accounting and other finance-related areas.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to deal with people effectively and professionally.
• Organizational skills and self-motivated to follow through independently on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Audits invoices for payment; Verifies invoice matches the items on the purchase order, amounts agree to the purchase order and/or contract or bid items; Ensures the departments are in compliance with county procedures.
• Processes payments for all county departments, Fee Officer Departments and refunds.
• Assists vendors and county departments with questions concerning invoices.
• Processes payroll deductions to vendors.
• Works with Purchasing on billing issues with vendors.
• Processes various weekly check runs and transfers check files to the Treasurer’s Office for the printing of checks.
• Runs reports for distribution to various departments concerning check runs.
• Maintain vendor records for 1099 purposes.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level