Accounts Payable Specialist: Data-Driven & Detail-Oriented

Leon County Sheriff's Office; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Leon County Sheriff's Office in Tallahassee, FL seeks an administrative accounting professional to support accounts payable, travel requests, reimbursements, and general ledger reconciliation. You will scan and archive documents, assist in audits, and maintain AP tracking in Smartsheet.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with at least two years in accounting or professional office work, strong Excel skills, and solid written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field preferred.
• Two years of work experience in accounting/financial or professional office environment required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; Smartsheet preferred; experience with financial software is a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable entries to produce checks/ACH payments and employee reimbursements on time.
• Process training and travel requests and issue per diem according to policy.
• Audit and process invoices for payment; recommend process improvements.
• Participate in monthly encumbrance meetings; maintain AP Smartsheet.
• Reconcile monthly general ledger accounts and prepare correcting entries.
• Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation for audits.

Skills

Data entry

Time management

Computer skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Accounting skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Leon County Sheriff's Office in Tallahassee, FL seeks an administrative accounting professional to support accounts payable, travel requests, reimbursements, and general ledger reconciliation. You will scan and archive documents, assist in audits, and maintain AP tracking in Smartsheet.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with at least two years in accounting or professional office work, strong Excel skills, and solid written and verbal communication.