Accounting Specialist I (Part-time) - Finance (Prescott)

Job Description:

Accounting Specialist I (Part-time) - Finance (Prescott)

Description

Role

Yavapai County is seeking a detail-orientated and motivated individual to join the Finance Department as a temporary, part-time Accounting Specialist I in the Account Payable division.

This position offers and excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the public sector finance, working up to 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a basic understanding of accounting principles to support the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable team.
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Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Performs accounting and bookkeeping operations unique to the division or department assigned; processes accounts payable by authorizing payment and entering payment information into financial and/or case management systems.
• Maintains related filing systems and makes journal entries; checks invoices against purchase orders for accuracy and forwards for approval to pay.
• Prints checks, obtains signatures and distributes through mail and/or pick up.
• Enters billing and/or claims information into computer, mails bills and receipts for incoming payments.
• Audits payable, claims, purchase orders and/or invoices, checking for accuracy of data entry and adherence to County policies and procedures; researches and corrects errors.
• Accepts payments for bills and provides change and receipts to customers; posts and balances accounts receivable, sends through processing machinery and/or makes daily or weekly bank deposits; balances cash drawer; reconciles general ledger and deposits funds.
• Types letters, memos, charts, labels, reports, purchase orders, requisitions, forms, or other correspondence.
• Prepares complex, routine, and non-routine reports (including annual reports) as requested, including those required by local, state, and federal agencies utilizing a variety of software.
• May assist with research, preparation, and revisions of presentation materials.
• Enters and retrieves information from a computer terminal; uses the computer system to retrieve a variety of daily, monthly, and yearly reports.
• Provides customer service and support; responds to inquiries and/or directs individuals to the appropriate area or assists them with information and answering questions.
• Opens, stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming, interoffice, and outgoing mail.
• Files and retrieves documents from filing system.
• Disseminates a variety of information to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail, fax, or email.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of experience in general bookkeeping and/or accounting.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$21.18 - $27.00 Hourly