Accounts payable assistant

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE.

Department: County Auditor

Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Grade: 7

Hourly Pay Rate: $24.98

Location: 501 N. Thompson Ste. 205 Conroe, TX 77301

Civil Service: Not Applicable

Shift Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm)

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• High School diploma required
• One year comprehensive accounts payable experience preferred
• Must have neat legible handwriting
• Must be detail oriented
• Experience in automated system, voucher preparation and computer data entry required
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs
• Professional communication both written and verbally
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, problem-solve, and work independently
• Ability to meet attendance requirements and work any schedule assigned
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record (must be verifiable by TX DPS)

Primary Job Duties

• Audit and process vendor invoices presented for payment
• Sort and verify coding to match invoices for payment
• Maintain accurate and organized vendor files
• Prepare vouchers and complete data entry of same batches
• Perform timely research and resolve question/discrepancies concerning payments to vendors
• Any and all other duties assigned by supervisor

After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County. Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.