Payroll & AP Specialist — County Finance

Rio-Blanco-County; Meeker (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Rio Blanco County in Meeker, CO seeks a detailed County Accountant/Payroll Clerk to ensure timely processing of invoices, payroll, and payments in compliance with policy. You will reconcile accounts, maintain records, and support budget and finance functions.

The role requires strong Excel skills, small-team collaboration, and the ability to manage deadlines. Evening or weekend work may be necessary at times.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll and accounts payable procedures.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and Excel.
• Ability to work with vendors, payroll, and records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices for accuracy, documentation, and approval prior to payment.
• Ensure payments comply with county policy and procurement rules.
• Verify contract payments within limits; track and update workbook.
• Enter and review vouchers in accounting software; generate reports.
• Process credit applications; manage county credit card inventory.
• Respond to vendor inquiries; reconcile statements and fix discrepancies.
• Process W‑9s, 1099 reporting, and IRS mailings.
• Prepare and maintain payroll records; reconcile and post payroll.
• File payroll tax reports monthly/quarterly/annually and update GL.
• Maintain employee leave records; handle copier and postage tasks.
• Post adjusting journal entries for payables and payroll.

Skills

Accounts payable principles

Payroll principles

General accounting principles

Computer usage (office)

Organization & time management

Mathematical computations

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

College accounting courses preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Rio Blanco County in Meeker, CO seeks a detailed County Accountant/Payroll Clerk to ensure timely processing of invoices, payroll, and payments in compliance with policy. You will reconcile accounts, maintain records, and support budget and finance functions.

The role requires strong Excel skills, small-team collaboration, and the ability to manage deadlines. Evening or weekend work may be necessary at times.