Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

at  Auditors Office Harris County TX

The Harris County Auditor’s Office is tasked with the financial oversight of more than 80 Harris County departments and does so through general accounting, reporting, auditing, payment disbursements, and compliance. Harris County being the 3rd most populous county in the nation means the work you do at the Harris County Auditor’s Office is not only critical and essential but impactful! At the Auditor’s Office, we are a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing objective, value-added services to drive the mission of the Office and Harris County. If you want to serve the public and your community, consider applying with us today!

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• One year of full-cycle accounts payable experience.
• Previous experience working with 1099s and/or vendor setup and maintenance.
• PeopleSoft (or similar ERP systems) experience is a huge plus.
• Experience with an invoice capture system is also a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
• Strong ability to plan and organize work, perform under pressure, and meet rapid deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Above average problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office with an emphasis Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
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. Employment also contingent on passing a drug screen