A/P CLAIMS COORDINATOR - County Auditor

About the Department

Position Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reviews invoices to ensure they contain appropriate information to process in a timely manner.
• Reconciles major accounts, which includes detailed spreadsheet preparation.
• Reviews exception reports for potential problems and works closely with vendors, buyers, departments, etc. to seek resolutions.
• Monitors vendor statements to ensure receipt of invoices and timely payments. Resolves any outstanding balances.
• Reviews write-ups from audit and resolves problems in relation to addresses, prices, bids, court orders, quantities, etc.
• Assists in creating procedural documentation for different invoice processes.
• Trains, assists, interacts and communicates with remote entry sites regarding document information, County policies, and use of the Accounts Payable entry system.
• Completes special projects as needed.
• Reviews Purchase Order Status reports for funds that can be unencumbered.
• Reviews Negative Balance Report each month and resolves any problems, which may include writing letters to vendors requesting appropriate refund checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent professional customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Ability to learn and operate basic AP functions in an ERP
• Knowledge of departmental work procedures and processes.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of business experience.  An earned associate or bachelor’s degree may be accepted in lieu of the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Requirements:

• Spreadsheet and/or word processing software experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

Benefits

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term  disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

 

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Agency Information

EmployerTarrant CountyAddress 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105 Phone(817) 884-1188
Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov