Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist

Position Description Interacts with employees of MCSO, County entities, law enforcement agencies, and other outside agencies and vendors. Experience Required Two (2) years of accounting, bookkeeping or specialized administrative experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist
Duration: 6+ month contract to hire role
Location:Phoenix, AZ –Onsite Position
 
Position Description   

• Interacts with employees of MCSO, County entities, law enforcement agencies, and other outside agencies and vendors.
• Monitors, balances, and reconciles funds as required.
• Verifies and monitors the accuracy of all checks and electronic transfers.
• Enters data for accounting transactions into general ledger.
• Processes Accounts Payable and related functions.
• Audits and reconciles billings.
• Research vendor numbers, product descriptions, contract numbers, and expiration dates.
• Provides information to employees regarding policies/procedures for MCSO, County, state, and federal travel mandates.
• Completes special projects as assigned.      

 
Skills Required           

• Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Accounting principles, practices, and methods.
• Standard office practices and procedures.
• Preparing accurate and complete financial reports.
• Maintaining and creating spreadsheets.       

 
Skills Preferred           

• Accounts Payable processing (High Volume)

 
Experience Required  

• Two (2) years of accounting, bookkeeping or specialized administrative experience.
• Two (2) years Accounts Payable processing (High Volume)  

 
Experience Preferred  

• Two (2) years Accounts Payable processing (High Volume)  

Education Required    
High school diploma or GED