Accounts Payable Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Performs accounts payable work.
• Processes county invoices and payments in a timely manner.
• Communicates with county departments regarding purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
• Answers inquiries from departments regarding account balances and encumbrances.
• Scans, stamps, and files all documentation related to payments.
• Alerts departments of discrepancies with purchase orders and invoicing.
• Verifies account balances for deficiencies.
• Advices departments on procedures for processing payments.
• Submits journal entries for corrections or adjustments to accounts.
• Examines claims for validity and completeness prior to invoice entry.
• Maintains manual and automated batch log to ensure appropriate release of checks.
• Processes void and manual checks.
• Maintains and enters information for claims to generate appropriate checks for Commissioner’s Court.
• Interacts with county departments regarding vendor data or policies.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• High school graduation or equivalent (GED).
• Business technical training.
• Two (2) years of experience in an accounts payable capacity.

• Current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to be insured by the county’s insurance carrier.
• General accounting knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• 10‑key calculator proficiency.
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Understanding of record‑keeping techniques.