Accounts Payable Clerk

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice:
Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Office of Finance is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Accounts Payable Clerk (Account Clerk 3G), grade G13 position, in the Accounting Division
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Incumbents in this class are responsible for responding to general inquiries from County agencies, contractors and the general public, post and balance accounts payable to appropriate funds and appropriation accounts. Work usually requires the operation of a calculator, computer, fax machine, copier, and printer. This position will process and provide maintenance of accounting and financial records within the County SAP system.

Incumbents in this position will create financial transactions including posting information to accounting journals or accounting software from source documents such as supplier invoices. This position may also reconcile accounts to assure their accuracy.

The Office of Finance is dedicated to maximizing available resources and delivering creative and innovative financial services to a wide range of internal and external customers of the County. The Office of Finance:

• Controls all cash and investments to assure maximum safety, liquidity and yield.
• Collects all revenues and receipts due to the County, including property taxes.
• Conducts tax sales to collect delinquent property taxes.
• Processes and/or monitors payments to vendors, employees, or other payees for goods, services, and other liabilities.
• Processes biweekly payroll for 7,000 employees and monthly payroll for 4,000 retirees.
• Certifies availability of funds for payment of liabilities and obligations.
• Maintains system of accounts and records for all financial transactions.
• Reports results of financial operations using established reporting standards and methods.
• Facilitates annual financial audit process.
• Supports the legislative process - including composing and reviewing draft resolutions and bills, esp., those involving complex financial issues.

• Prepare and process payments in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify payment data and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Enter payment and account information into SAP.
• Reconcile computer-generated checks against supporting documents.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in account information.
• Maintain general and subsidiary records by posting entries and balancing them against related records.
• Prepare reports using automated accounting systems.
• Respond to requests for detailed information about applicable regulations, laws, and codes.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D Certification.
• Successful completion of probationary period of nine (9) months at the Account Clerk II; or one (1) year of college coursework which included accounting, bookkeeping or financial management.
• Six (6) months of experience performing complex accounting/bookkeeping functions with data processing applications.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.