POSITION
OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
May 1, 2008
TITLE: Accounts Payable Clerk
SALARY RANGE: $1,771 - $2,550/month
(NOTE: new employees typically start at or near entry level)
PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION: Accounting Clerk II
HOURS/WEEK: 28
OFFICE: 3450 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
This position performs a variety of
moderately complex accounts payable duties and is responsible for all
phases of accounts payable for Boulder County Public Health. The
position requires independent judgment in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reconciles and processes a wide variety of accounts payable
documents, and prepares payments for timely distribution.
- Prepares accounts payable vouchers, detailing which general
ledger accounts and cost centers will be charged.
- Ensures that the information on accounts payable vouchers is
accurate and complete prior to entering the information onto the
computer and posting payment distributions to the general ledger.
- Researches payments and backup documentation when necessary,
answering questions and collaborating with vendors and staff.
- Maintains an efficient accounts payable filing system.
- Provides information to other employees as requested.
- Prepares records for proper records retention.
- Serves as assistant for BCPH the payroll function. Regular
duties include collecting, reviewing, and entering timesheet data on
a monthly basis.
- Provides backup for the BCPH payroll function.
- Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience: Two years of computerized accounting experience,
including at least one year of accounts payable
--OR--
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of professional accounting principles and
procedures, preferably as they relate to governmental accounting.
- Skill in operating office equipment, including a calculator and
personal computer.
- Strong organizational skills, including attention to details,
problem solving, and follow-through.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to cooperate and collaborate with other staff to achieve
agency objectives.
- Ability to deal courteously and effectively with staff and
vendors.
- Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, producing
accurate results in an efficient and timely manner.
IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT: All new employees and
rehires will be required to provide documentary proof of their
eligibility for employment.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: As an employee of Boulder County Public Health, you may be required to assist in response activities for disasters and emergencies (including acts of bioterrorism), which may occur outside of normal working hours. You may also be required to attend Incident Command Training (ICS) appropriate for your position.
BACKGROUND CHECK: All new employees must agree to submit to
and clear background checks.
IMMUNIZATION POLICY: All new employees are required to provide
complete immunization information at date of hire, as requested.
COUNTY EMPLOYEE PREFERENCE: This position is being announced
concurrently to county employees and the public. The County Employee
Preference Policy will still apply.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. In order to be
screened as an official applicant, you must FIRST submit a Boulder
County Public Health (BCPH) application, either through our online
process, downloaded from
our website or obtained from any BCPH site.
When submitting your application, please make sure you explain how
your qualifications adequately address the job requirements of this
position, as applications are screened based on the qualifications
listed in this position announcement. Applications should be submitted
to Boulder County Public Health Human Resources, 3450 Broadway, Boulder,
CO 80304, and must be received by the closing date. Completed
applications can also be submitted via FAX, e-mail, or online. Please
visit our website for a complete job description and access to our
online job application.
WEBSITE:
www.BoulderCountyHealth.org/jobs
JOB LINE INFORMATION: 303-441-1562
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
healthhr@BoulderCounty.org
FAX NUMBER: 303-441-1452
HEARING-IMPAIRED ASSISTANCE: Call RELAY COLORADO at
1-800-659-2656 (TDD)
NOTICE TO OUT-OF-AREA APPLICANTS: Regretfully, applicants must
assume travel costs if called for interviews; however, BCPH is very open
to conducting initial interviews via telephone and FAX.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All applications must be received by Boulder County Public Health Human
Resources, 3450 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304, by 4:30 p.m.,
Thursday, May 15, 2008. Boulder County Public Health is an equal employment
opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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