Accounts Payable Auditor - County Auditor's Office

Fort Bend County•Richmond, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking an Accounts Payable Auditor to join the County Auditor's Office. This role involves auditing invoices for payment, verifying their accuracy against purchase orders and contracts, and ensuring departmental compliance with county procedures. The position also processes payments for all county departments, fee officer departments, and refunds, while assisting vendors and departments with invoice-related inquiries. Additionally, the role handles payroll deductions to vendors, collaborates with Purchasing on vendor billing issues, processes weekly check runs and transfers check files to the Treasurer's Office, and runs reports for departmental distribution. Maintaining vendor records for 1099 purposes and participating in emergency management activities are also part of the responsibilities. Fort Bend County is recognized as one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, emphasizing a high quality of life and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

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.