Carroll County Government, MD · 2 months ago
Accounts Payable Specialist - Department of the Comptroller / Accounting
Westminster, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$25.92/hr - $45.35/hr
3+ years expCarroll County Government is dedicated to meaningful public service and community impact. The Accounts Payable Specialist will assist with accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors and employees while maintaining compliance with accounting principles and County procedures.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Maintain accounts payable information, vendor files, disbursement records, and ensure the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines
Independently process complex payment documents, upload spreadsheets, reconcile procurement card statements and record expenses for financial reporting
Compile and review invoices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper coding. Utilize County’s financial management system to process payments
Assist auditors by providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process and procedures
Respond to payment inquiries and troubleshoot vendor payments across decentralized departments
Assist with training of departmental staff in accounts payable workflows, including invoice entry, reviews, approvals, and documentation protocols
Work collaboratively with the Accounts Payable Manager with maintaining and reviewing vendor records throughout the year to ensure accurate tax identification numbers (TINS), business types, and payment coding
Support the Accounts Payable Manager with annual IRS 1099 reporting and respond to vendor and departmental inquiries regarding 1099 issuance and corrections
Identify system issues or recurring errors and support the Accounts Payable Manager with process improvements
Assist Accounts Payable Manager with creating and maintaining standard operating procedures and handouts for recurring and unique AP scenarios
Greet and engage with visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner. Serve as a point of contact for County agencies and vendors
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting practices and complete required continuing education training
Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency
Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment
Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or two years of college in a related field
Three or more years of related experience
A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement
Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (Introductory)
Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)
Bookkeeping (Developing)
Requires criminal background check as condition of employment
May be required to work outside of standard hours
Benefits
Generous paid time off
13 Paid Holidays
Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Carroll County Government, MD
Carroll County is bordered on the north by the Mason-Dixon Line.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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