Vendor Verification Supervisor

About the Role

Join a team of dedicated professionals who protect taxpayer dollars and vendors through rigorous verification and fraud detection processes. This is an opportunity to supervise a collaborative and supportive team that has a unique responsibility within the Auditor's Office and Harris County.

As the Vendor Verification Supervisor, reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Controls, you will supervise the team that carries out Harris County's supplier verification and fraud detection processes. By properly assigning and monitoring workflows, this position ensures timely and accurate vendor verification, banking transactions, and payment approvals while safeguarding county resources against fraud. This role demands strong leadership, attention to detail, natural curiosity or inquisitiveness, and an ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations.

• Assign and monitor daily workflow for vendor verifications, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and timelines for approvals
• Maintain and update verification logs and research documentation
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues promptly
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and other departments
• Train and cross-train staff to maintain knowledge continuity
• Prepare fraud reports and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders
• Manage special projects (e.g., guardianship letters, 1099 filing)
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment

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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.

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field

• Minimum 2 years of experience leading or managing others
• Vendor Maintenance and/or Accounts Payable experience or related role

• Strong research, investigative, and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and investigative aptitude
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate and lead a team while working collaboratively
• Customer service mindset with a proactive approach
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain accuracy under deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Familiarity with verifying banking information preferred
• People Soft experience is a plus
• Prior county government experience is a plus

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 offers a dynamic, family-friendly workplace that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth.

• Competitive pay:
  Up
  to $72,100.00, commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive Benefits:Including a zero-premium medical plan for employees, with affordable coverage options for spouses and dependents.

• Outstanding Retirement Plan.

• Paid Parental Leave:Up to 12 weeks.

• Generous Paid Time Off:Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday.

• Subsidized Transit/Commute assistance.

• Professional Development:Opportunities for growth and skill-building.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualifying Employer.

• Corporate Discounts and memberships.

• Work Schedule | Monday - Friday | 40 hrs. per week | Exempt

• Physical requirements include sitting for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.

• Occasional travel throughout Harris County will be required.

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek or on weekends when special projects or deadlines need to be met.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.