Human Services Accounts Payable Clerk

Boulder County Human Services is seeking to hire a Human Services Accounts Payable Clerk. The Human Services Accounts Payable Clerk is the lead/specialist level classification in the Accounting Clerk series. The Human Services Accounts Payable Clerk performs complex and specialized clerical accounting duties requiring a thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and public agency accounting procedures. Requires a high degree of independent judgment.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday from 8:00 to 4:00 with flexibility. This position will work out of 515 Coffman St. Longmont, CO 80503 and remotely. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $55,116.00 - $79,392.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: June 10th
• First Round Interviews: June 15th
• Second Round Interviews: June 22nd
• Reference Check: June 22nd

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

1. Enters data into the county's computerized accounting system and utilizes computer accounting reports to balance accounts
2. Maintains accounting summaries, statements of accounts, and may issue accounting reports
3. Prepares and reviews vendor invoices for payments, cash deposits, requisitions for purchase orders, A/R invoices and other clerical accounting transactions
4. Prepares various financial reports and projections of funds
5. Processes and verifies payroll records and information
6. Balances daily cash transactions and audit recaps
7. Prepares deposits and may reconcile bank statements
8. Works with information technology services to correct and improve computer information and reports
9. Provides assistance to other employees regarding accounting issues, policies, and procedures
10. Implements and maintains efficient filing systems
11. Researches clerical accounting problems and recommends solutions to correct problems
12. Gathers and computes data for departmental budget
13. May supervise, counsel, and evaluate the work of other employees and recommends personnel actions in the areas of hiring, discipline and termination
14. Directs, trains, organizes, reviews, and monitors the workflow of the office worker staff to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
15. Performs related work, as required
16. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of

• High School Diploma or equivalent

AND

• Four years of clerical accounting or bookkeeping experience

Additional related education may count towards required experience

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting policies
  
• Existing knowledge Human Services allocations and programs

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.