Associate AP & AR Coordinator​/AP & AR Coordinator​/Senior AP & AR Coordinator

Overview

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VISION El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

VALUES Service Focused

• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Trustworthy
• Transparent

Join our team as an Associate AP & AR Coordinator, AP & AR Coordinator, or a Senior AP & AR Coordinator, playing a crucial role in managing financial transactions for El Paso County. In this position, you’ll be responsible for processing invoices and p-card payments for various entities. Your attention to detail and expertise in accounting methods will be essential in maintaining accurate records.

If you demonstrate strong communication and organization skills along with proficiency within Microsoft Office, apply today to contribute to our dynamic team!

Associate AP & AR Coordinator

Full Salary Range: $36,320.00 - $52,640.00 annually

Anticipated Hiring Rate: $44,630.56 annually

AP & AR Coordinator

Full Salary Range: $40,550.00 - $58,940.00 annually

Anticipated Hiring Rate: $48,131.20 annually

Senior AP & AR Coordinator

Full Salary Range: $44,910.00 - $65,130.00 annually

Anticipated Hiring Rate: $52,632.32 annually

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

This position provides financial support to County departments and offices with a variety of financial duties, including departmental accounts payable or receivable, reconciling, and reporting. Uses a variety of State and County financial systems. This position is part of the Accounts Payable & Receivable Coordinator career progression series, which includes Associate Accounts Payable & Receivable Coordinator, Accounts Payable & Receivable Coordinator, and Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Coordinator.

An employee is eligible to advance to the next position within the series when the employee has met the criteria for advancement as notated within the job description and has received a recommendation from the Hiring Authority. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.

• Performs routine accounts payable or accounts receivable duties based on functional area assignment. Performs data entry into various County and State financial systems, ensuring accuracy.
• Identifies the types of payments received and credits the proper accounts; updates County and State financial systems and generates receipts as needed. Prepares deposits according to established procedures.
• Contacts clients and reviews needed documentation for proper payments.
• As assigned, assess fees to families receiving Health & Human Services assistance; monitors accounts for payments. Determines eligibility for new and ongoing H&HS assistance; monitors placements and court orders to ensure accuracy and timeline.
• Coordinates with departments and prepares documents for purchasing materials, labor, and services, ensuring accuracy of purchase orders and budget assignments.
• Prepares financial documents and forms, such as requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices; coordinates with appropriate staff and clients as needed.
• Organizes and verifies financial documents for accuracy; processes invoices for payment as needed.
• Reviews and reconciles encumbrances and expenditures as well as vendor and P-card statements as assigned.
• Conducts research in financial systems and reconciles accounts as needed.
• Provides financial reports according to departmental needs.
• Assists as needed with other areas to meet processing deadlines.
• Processes 1099 tax code information for vendor accounting.
• Provides administrative support as needed.
• Requests setup of address book vendors.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervision Exercised: This classification does not have supervisory authority and requires no supervision or direction of others.

Supervision Received: Receives intermittent supervision. This classification normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor is expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed periodically.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of accounting methods, forms, and techniques; ability to understand accounting records and procedures and apply proper accounting procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain…