Accounts Payable Auditor - County Auditor's Office
About The Position
Fort Bend County is seeking an Accounts Payable Auditor to join their County Auditor's Office. This role involves auditing invoices for payment, verifying their accuracy against purchase orders and contracts, and ensuring compliance with county procedures. The position also processes payments for all county departments, handles refunds, assists vendors and departments with invoice inquiries, processes payroll deductions to vendors, and collaborates with the Purchasing department on billing issues. Additionally, the Accounts Payable Auditor is responsible for processing weekly check runs, maintaining vendor records for 1099 purposes, and participating in emergency management activities as directed. 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.
- Organizational skills; Self-motivated to follow through independently on assigned projects.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills; The ability to deal with people effectively and professionally.
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
- Members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
- Wide range of great benefits for full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
