Accounts Payable Specialist II

Accounts Payable Specialist II

Salary

$25.99 Hourly

Location

Beaufort

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500766

Division

CFO

Department

Finance

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Description

The purpose of this position is to perform professional level accounting work for accounts payable/receivables by ensuring that all vendor payments meet Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County guidelines, policies and procedures for approval and documentation; and are accurately processed in a timely manner. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Applies knowledge of accounting practice to the accounts payable functions to assure that all transactions are properly processed.
• Resolves problems that require a working knowledge of accounting principles and uses independent judgment to determine acceptable options to resolve.
• Examines all invoices for completeness, internal accuracy and conformance with uniform accounting principles.
• After qualifying invoices, this position will enter their assigned vendor invoices into the system, then check the batches for accuracy, posting when finished.
• Processes invoices, check requests, and EFT payments for completeness and accuracy in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Reconciles assigned vendor statements with accounts payable records to ensure accuracy and resolves any discrepancies.
• Maintains accurate historical records of all documents saving them in the correct locations.
• Maintains vendor files, obtains W-9, and other required forms.
• Assists with vendor database entry and maintenance.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• None

02

Please specify your field of study.

03

Do you have experience processing invoices, check requests, or EFT payments?

• Yes
• No

04

Please briefly describe your experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, or payment processing.

05

Do you have experience reviewing invoices for accuracy, completeness, proper documentation, and compliance with policies and procedures?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience reconciling vendor statements or resolving payment discrepancies?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience maintaining vendor files, obtaining W-9 forms, or entering vendor information into a database?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, also known as GAAP?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience using accounting software, financial systems, or enterprise resource planning systems?

• Yes
• No

10

Please list any accounting, finance, or ERP systems you have used.

Required Question

Employer Beaufort County South Carolina

Address 102 Industrial Village Rd

Building 1

Beaufort, South Carolina, 29902

Phone (843)255-2990

Website https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/