Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist

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

Education Preferred
Additional Information MCSO will complete mandatory fingerprint and background check