ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Jackson County Missouri; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Jackson County is seeking a Finance & Purchasing professional to process and approve payment documents, distribute checks, and maintain payment records. You will enter and post journal entries, resolve discrepancies prior to payments, and manage voided checks.

A two-year AP background with at least 30 wpm typing is required, along with background and drug screening. Benefits include pension, health care, dental, and more.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of progressively responsible work experience in accounts payable.
• Must be able to type, minimum of 30 wpm.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the processing and/or approving payment documents and resolving discrepancies prior to payment.
• Responsible for distributing checks, filing payment documentation, and providing payment information upon request.
• Enters and posts journal entries; maintains journal entry records; enters/approves/posts various types of payments and resolving discrepancies prior to payment; and maintains voided checks.

Skills

Accounts payable

Typing 30 wpm

Background check

Drug screen

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Finance & Purchasing

Grade: 140

Salary: $20.60

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the processing and/or approving payment documents and resolving discrepancies prior to payment.
• Responsible for distributing checks, filing payment documentation, and providing payment information upon request.
• Enters and posts journal entries; maintains journal entry records; enters/approves/posts various types of payments and resolving discrepancies prior to payment; and maintains voided checks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of progressively responsible work experience in accounts payable.
• Must be able to type, minimum of 30 wpm.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! The associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work! We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more!