Benton County Government · 1 day ago
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
Bentonville, AR, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$52K/yr - $72K/yr
5+ years expBenton County Government is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee accounts payable and purchasing policies, ensuring effective and efficient operations. The role involves supervising accounting specialists, managing the processing of payments, and ensuring compliance with county policies and state statutes.
Government
Responsibilities
Supervise Accounting Specialists and verify that all duties of the Accounts Payable/Purchasing office are performed in an accurate and timely manner
Process Monthly Arkansas Sales/Use Tax Reports in a timely manner
Verify all annual 1099 processing, ensure all W-9’s, invoices and purchase orders are attached in ERP system by Accounting Specialists
Responsible for fuel reports for monthly bill back reports as well as other monthly reports as requested by the Comptroller
Reviews purchase orders and invoices to verify amounts charged and to ensure the information needed is accurate; explains purchasing policies and procedures to other County Departments and vendors as required
Organizes and maintains annual contract files and other related information
Assists supervisor with development and update of purchasing policy and procedures
Responsible for maintaining and securing funds for travel advances as well as preparing reports for verification of funds weekly
Reviews all County payables for accuracy, including authorized signature, vendor name and address, account codes, amounts, supporting documents and correct tax computation; assigns vendor numbers and enters data into computer
Balances each batch with Treasurer’s office, transfers accounts payables and payroll benefits to Treasurer’s office for payment on a timely basis
Answers questions of other County departments regarding accounts payables
Request & verify all county credit card reconciliations and that payment is made in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned by the Comptroller
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business, or another related field
Five years of experience in Accounts Payable and/or grants administration
At least one year in a supervisory role
Considerable knowledge of accepted purchasing and accounting principles, practices and procedures
Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and county legal requirements for government purchasing
Considerable knowledge of business contracts, markets, market prices and availability of products
Considerable knowledge of Arkansas Sales/Use tax regulations applicable to government purchases
Ability to conduct research into products and vendors through use of all available sources including Internet research
Ability to maintain complex record keeping systems
Ability to guide and direct the work of others
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Good judgment, courtesy and tact
Ability to define problems, research issues, establish facts and draw complete and accurate conclusions
Ability to interpret a variety of County, State, and Federal laws in order to make decisions
Ability to remain professional when confronted by hostile/unruly individuals
Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures, office equipment and personal computers
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain records
Ability to accurately generate both written and verbal reports as requested
Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-discipline and self-motivation
Preferred
Professional certification and/or certificates of instruction in grant writing and administration
Company
Benton County Government
Benton County, Arkansas was formed in 1836.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marissa Martinez
Public Safety Dispatcher II // CTO
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