What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist position at Auditor's Office Harris County, TX?
The Harris County Auditor's Office is tasked with the financial oversight of more than 80 Harris County departments and does so through general accounting, reporting, auditing, payment disbursements, and compliance. Harris County being the 3rd most populous county in the nation means the work you do at the Harris County Auditor's Office is not only critical and essential but impactful! At the Auditor's Office, we are a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing objective, value-added services to drive the mission of the Office and Harris County. If you want to serve the public and your community, consider applying with us today!
What We Offer Future Team Members
- Competitive Pay; up to $55,000.00 commensurate with experience
- Excellent Benefits and Wellness programs, including Zero-Premium Employee Only Medical Plan
- Outstanding Retirement Program
- Corporate Memberships & Discounts
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Family Friendly Workplace, including up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (accruals based on length of service) and Sick Leave
- 10 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
- Subsidized Transit / Commute
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualifying Employer
- Opportunities for Growth & Professional Development
Job Overview
As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you would play an integral role in the Office's critical function of sound and efficient fiscal management and operations across Harris County. Your responsibilities as a processor would be recording and entering vendor invoices timely, ensuring that invoices adhere to the contract terms and regulations, establishing and maintaining good vendor relationships, and researching then answering questions from stakeholders and internal or external clients. The Office process 1500-2000 claims per day, so we are needing someone who is action-oriented, works with a high level of accuracy, analysis, and attention to detail, and provides outstanding customer service.
Under the general supervision of Supervisor, Accounts Payable and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Harris County, the Accounts Payable Specialist :
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Nature of Work
The mission of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to be an independent and progressive organization recognized for professionalism in carrying out the County Auditor's statutory duties and responsibilities. The vision of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to create and maintain an environment of sound fiscal management and efficient financial operations at all levels of county government, while providing support to Commissioners Court, County Officials, Department Heads, and the public with the highest level of integrity and financial stewardship.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Employment also contingent on passing a drug screen.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Employment also contingent on passing a drug screen.
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Salary : $55,000