El Paso County is a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery, providing essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region. The Senior AP & AR Coordinator will manage financial transactions, process invoices, and maintain accurate records while demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine accounts payable or accounts receivable duties based on functional area assignment. Performs data entry into various County and State financial systems, ensuring accuracy
- Identifies the types of payments received and credits the proper accounts; updates County and State financial systems and generates receipts as needed. Prepares deposits according to established procedures
- Contacts clients and reviews needed documentation for proper payments
- As assigned, assess fees to families receiving Health & Human Services assistance; monitors accounts for payments. Determines eligibility for new and ongoing H&HS assistance; monitors placements and court orders to ensure accuracy and timeline
- Coordinates with departments and prepares documents for purchasing materials, labor, and services, ensuring accuracy of purchase orders and budget assignments
- Prepares financial documents and forms, such as requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices; coordinates with appropriate staff and clients as needed
- Organizes and verifies financial documents for accuracy; processes invoices for payment as needed
- Reviews and reconciles encumbrances and expenditures as well as vendor and P-card statements as assigned
- Conducts research in financial systems and reconciles accounts as needed
- Provides financial reports according to departmental needs
- Assists as needed with other areas to meet processing deadlines
- Processes 1099 tax code information for vendor accounting
- Provides administrative support as needed
- Requests setup of address book vendors
- Performs other duties as required
Skills
- Basic knowledge of accounting methods, forms, and techniques; ability to understand accounting records and procedures and apply proper accounting procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, other county personnel, other agencies, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize
- Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- One year of related accounts payable or accounts receivable experience
- Two years of related accounts payable or accounts receivable experience
- Associate's degree in business, accounting, or related field
- Accounts payable or accounts receivable experience in a government setting
- One year of accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experience
Company Overview
El Paso County lies in east central Colorado and encompasses more than 2,158 square miles. It was founded in 1861, and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.elpasoco.com/.
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