Accounts Payable Clerk;Auditor`s Office - Johnson County Texas : Job Details

DescriptionPOSITION CANNOT BE FILLED UNTIL 10/01/2024GENERAL SUMMARYThe Accounts Payable Clerk performs tasks involving the processing of purchase transactions, payment of invoices, and maintenance of vendor records. This position provides administrative assistance to vendors, departments, and managers and supports the overall accounts payable functions with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to handle a high volume of transactions while adhering to Johnson County policies and procedures.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Analyze, research and process billing, fees, refunds, and payments. Verify pricing and discounts
• Understanding of the County requisition, purchase order and invoicing procedures
• Respond to vendor and department inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to interact effectively with other departments
• Assist with the reconciliation of payments and monitor vendor accounts for timely payment
• Generate financial reports that are submitted to Commissioners Court for approval
• Process reports, bill run and payroll vendors in a timely manner
• Support the preparation and processing of State and Federal reports; such as Texas Indigent Defense Reporting and 1099's
• Perform other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalent, with 1-2 years related experience. Combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions listed above can be substituted.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Basic audit procedures
• Analytical skills
• Use computer software applicable to the position, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Internet research skills
• Operate standard office equipment such as computer, scanner, and copier
• Thorough reading skills
• Follow oral and written instructions and procedures
• Customer service skills
• Track payment procedures and audit for inconsistencies
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, supervisors, or managers in the work unit and other departments, as well as with staff of outside entities and other individuals, as applicable to the essential duties and responsibilities

WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position typically requires keyboarding, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions. Regular attendance is essential.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Sedentary Work: Performing the essential functions typically requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. The work involves sitting most of the time.Johnson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.