Accounts Payable Specialist

James City County

Williamsburg, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55,910–$87,242 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Billing, Bookkeeping, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Disbursements, Documentation, Documentation Review, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Reporting, Government Sales, High School Diploma, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Payment Processing, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Shipping/Receiving, Time Management
LOCATION
Williamsburg, Virginia
POSTED
2 days ago

Job Summary

$55,910 - $87,242/ year DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits 

Performs responsible work preparing, maintaining, and reviewing fiscal or related accounts; maintains County and fiscal agency official financial records, reviews disbursement vouchers and issues checks, and assists in preparing and distributing various financial reports.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews documents for appropriate charges, coding, receipts, forms, and compliance with federal, state, and County procedures.
• Verifies and processes invoices for payment accuracy and proper approvals.
• Matches invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Prepares and processes vendor payments, including checks, Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions, and electronic payments.
• Maintains accurate accounts payable records and payment schedules.
• Reconciles vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Ensures timely payment processing in compliance with applicable regulations and payment terms.
• Assists with year-end accounts payable accruals and audit documentation.
• Responds, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of inquiries from the public, vendors, County offices or fiscal agencies.
• Interprets County policies and applicable state policies to vendors, the public, and other County employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma, or equivalent, and experience in accounting or bookkeeping. Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (MUNIS) and local government accounts payable experience preferred.
• Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
• Knowledge and proficiency in data entry, standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Skill and strong proficiency in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative and attention to detail to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Click herefor full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.

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James City County