• Administers and oversees accounts payable transactions for FSIM. Reviews transactions for current amounts, budget codes, authorized expenditures, and for 1099 regulations.
• Reviews and analyzes monthly utility billings for all County properties to identify billing errors and opportunities for savings.
• Oversees department invoices; reconciles invoices and identifies discrepancies.
• Ensures proper account coding, obtains approval of expenses by the appropriate signing authority, and processes payments timely and accurately.
• Performs data entry into financial systems and databases.
• Verifies p-card purchases are in compliance with County policy and procedures.
• Prepares and records deposits on checks received.
• Assists with resolving problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
• Reviews and reconciles encumbrances and expenditures.
• Assists with budget preparation, reporting, and analyses as needed.
• Helps develop and implement improvements to payments, processes, and systems, where appropriate, to capture value through improving efficiencies.
• Assists with department and organizational standard operating procedures as needed; assists in the development and implementation of budget and strategic planning objectives.
• Assists the department with travel accommodations, reservations, and payments through County policies and procedures.
• Communicates with supervisor(s) to ensure targets are met.
• Develops and maintains standardized reports; responds to requests for special reports.
• Assists with back-up for department dispatch.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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  Working knowledge of accounting methods, forms, and techniques; ability to understand accounting records and procedures and apply proper accounting procedures. Ability to reconcile and balance reports.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and practices.
• Working knowledge of spread sheets, Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with El Paso County employees, County departments and agencies, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, fax machines, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize.
• Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to provide accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum of five years directly related experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

• Associate's degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• Government accounting experience.

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation and drug screen.

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment.