Accounts Payable Specialist - Hybrid Finance Role

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid/alternative work schedule

Growth opportunities

Low-cost healthcare for you and depend

Paid vacation and sick leave

Arizona State Retirement System with 1

Parental leave

On-site Kids Club

Job summary

Maricopa County Attorney's Office seeks an Accounting Specialist to support accounts payable, general accounting duties, and routine reconciliations within the Finance team. Ideal candidates have experience with 10-key by touch and Excel, and a commitment to accuracy in handling financial data.

You will contribute to purchase processing, accounts payable/receivable activities, and financial reporting in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of specialized bookkeeping or accounts payable experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education in Finance or Accounting and relevant experience may substitute the minimum requirements.
• Valid Arizona driver license at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen invoices for accuracy and contract compliance and obtain expenditure approval.
• Process a high volume of monthly payments promptly and accurately.
• Initiate or research financial transactions in various financial systems.
• Resolve inquiries related to payables and receivables with staff and vendors.
• Provide timely, courteous responses in all communications.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Update and maintain logs and tracking tools.
• Process departmental deposits through multiple systems.
• Prepare or assist with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist team with training, research, and special projects.

Skills

Accounts payable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

10-key by touch

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Maricopa County Attorney's Office seeks an Accounting Specialist to support accounts payable, general accounting duties, and routine reconciliations within the Finance team. Ideal candidates have experience with 10-key by touch and Excel, and a commitment to accuracy in handling financial data.

You will contribute to purchase processing, accounts payable/receivable activities, and financial reporting in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.