NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Accountant I or II (Accounts Payable) Facilities
North Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$61K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accountant (Accounts Payable) to join their Facilities Management Department. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, and developing strong vendor relationships.
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Responsibilities
Invoice Processing: Review, approve, and ensure the accuracy of invoices before payment, ensuring compliance with County policies and procedures
Vendor Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, resolving any disputes, and ensuring timely and accurate payments
Financial Reporting: Support the finance team in preparing financial reports and analysis by providing accurate AP data as required
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the accounts payable process, recommending improvements where necessary
Processing vendor forms
Performing the monthly purchasing card reconciliation for the Department
Identifying tax and retail license information to ensure accurate processing of invoices
Working closely with departmental leadership and other accounts payable professionals within the department to reconcile accounts
Ensuring that critical invoices are processed during declared Emergency Operations
Qualification
Required
An Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
The Associate Degree must be supplemented with 3-5 years or more of related Accounts Payable experience within the last 10 years. That experience must include processing accounts payable for a large organization, supervising personnel, utilizing general accounting skills, working with banking system uploads and exceptions, and analyzing/reviewing data for accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and database management
Experience with ERP systems such as OneSolution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable County, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and policy directives
Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial reporting as applicable to local government
Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or required explicitly while performing specific job duties
Ability to communicate effectively (with others who may have varying degrees of knowledge about County accounts payable procedures) both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees performing similar tasks
Possess a general understanding of budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, and capital asset control on a County level
Establish clear, open-minded, trustworthy, bias-free, and customer-focused communication to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment
Actively support all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among co-workers and other departments
Respond positively to a work environment that will change day-to-day, requiring quick departure from and reorganization of one's schedule
Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on time
Ability to maintain close attention to details
Relate to routine operations in a manner that is consistent with existing solutions to problems; to conform to established policies and procedures
Be attentive to the County's financial policies and procedures, ensuring that all work performed meets those standards
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Optional Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Annual and Sick Leave
Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
Optional Deferred Compensation Program
Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Well-being Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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