Pocatello, ID30+ days ago
Processes claims generated by County departments and prepares weekly payments; Reviews claims for accuracy of coding, compliance to County policy and IRS regulations; verifies billing information with vendors as needed; Processes, reconciles, and maintains computerized account balances and related information to ensure departments stay within budget; Researches and responds to problems and discrepancies from internal and external customers; explains County procedures/policies/programs to customers and resolves customer concerns; Identifies independent contractor claims and other claims requiring reporting to the IRS; obtains and maintains W-9s, workers comp and/or liability insurance certificates where required; Compiles payment information, assists with the preparation and submission of 1099s and other required reports annually to vendors and the IRS; Administers County purchasing card program; maintains cards, logs, and usage agreements; reconciles statements, processes payments, and resolves discrepancies; Prorates and distributes monthly telephone and internet charges to departments; annually reviews for accuracy details of charges/connections and services with vendor and County IT department; Develops, prepares, distributes, and maintains a variety of documents, files, correspondence, spreadsheets, applications, and related records; Answers incoming phone calls, answers questions and inquiries, provides specific information about accounts, and provides referrals to other departments or staff as needed; Provides general clerical and accounting assistance; Provides data entry services, faxing, typing, and filing in support of department functions; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures and safety practices; Assists outside auditors during annual audit regarding accounts payable processes. An Accounts Payable Technician must possess accounting, clerical, and customer service skills; he/she has acquired knowledge of accounting functions through education and on-the-job experience and is a department-related specialist with a good working knowledge of County policies and procedures.