Payment Control Specialist – Payroll & AP

Spokane County; Spokane, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County in Washington is seeking a Payment Control Technician to join the Auditor's Financial Services Division. The role focuses on payment production, payroll processing, and ensuring compliance with internal controls, laws, and policies.

You will operate PeopleSoft HRMS and accounts payable systems, train staff, and reconcile payments and reports. A two-year accounting-related background and an associate degree are required; CPP/CAPA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field with 2 years of payment processing experience.
• CPP and CAPA certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting terminology and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Participates in preparation and distribution of payments and related charges to departments.
• Audits and approves payroll worksheets and AP vouchers to ensure internal controls.
• Administers PeopleSoft HRMS to update payroll, benefits, contracts, stipends, deductions, enrollments and changes.
• Reconciles monthly reports and prepares payment system reports for external entities.
• Trains departmental personnel and resolves payment issues.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Payroll knowledge

Computerized accounting systems

Communication skills

Relationship building

PC proficiency

Procedures literacy

Education

Associate degree in accounting

CPP certification preferred

CAPA certification preferred

Job description

Spokane County in Washington is seeking a Payment Control Technician to join the Auditor's Financial Services Division. The role focuses on payment production, payroll processing, and ensuring compliance with internal controls, laws, and policies.

You will operate PeopleSoft HRMS and accounts payable systems, train staff, and reconcile payments and reports. A two-year accounting-related background and an associate degree are required; CPP/CAPA are preferred.