Accounts Payable Technician - Finance

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
North Charleston, South Carolina United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Salary: $17.26 - $23.87 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Job Description

    Description

    Charleston County is seeking to hire a diligent and precise ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TECHNICIAN, as part of a 3-person team, that handles all accounts payable transactions for the county.

    MUST HAVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.

    To thrive in this role, you will need to be detail oriented, committed to excellence, and work collaboratively with others on the team. A solid understanding of accounts payable procedures and regulations, coupled with logical problem-solving skills is also highly regarded.

    Account Specialist II (SPEC/04) $17.26 - $21.31 (Estimated Annual Salary)

    Account Specialist III (SPEC/05) $19.34 - $23.87 (Estimated Annual Salary)

    This position will be filled at a level dependent upon qualifications of the successful applicant.

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to

    • processing all invoices and purchase orders as instructed in a computerized system,
    • researching and solving accounts payable problems, such as overpayments, underpayments, duplicate payments and out of balance purchase orders,
    • gathering, assembling, updating, recording, calculating, distributing and/or filing a variety of information, forms, records and data as requested,
    • verifying, computing, and recording financial transactions,
    • keeping current with rules and regulations relevant to accounts payable processing,
    • utilizing excellent customers service skills to ensure positive outcomes,
    • ability to answer phones and direct customers as needed


    Minimum Qualifications

    Level III = High school diploma or GED supplemented with three (3) or more years of directly related work experience.

    Level II = High school diploma or GED supplemented with 1 -2 years of directly related work experience.

    Work experience = accounts payable processing for a government or business setting, processing invoices and purchase orders, verifying, computing, and recording financial transactions along with strong computer skills.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Position requires the ability to interpret accounting reports and records to analyze accounting data for control and reporting purposes. Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills are essential as well as the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. A valid SC Driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position is required.

    Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
    • 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
    • Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
    • Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Well-being Program
    For more information, visit our benefits page.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Charleston County Government
    • Charleston County Government

    Charleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County.  Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community.   Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens.    Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice.    We look forward to you joining us.  

    Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina.   Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation.   A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.   

     

     

     

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