COME JOIN THE PULASKI COUNTY TEAM! ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/GENERAL BILLING CLERK The Pulaski County Finance Department is seeking to fill a full-time Accounts Payable/General Billing Clerk position. The anticipated hire date is January 2, 2026 or after. This positions primary responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, generating general bills and following up on outstanding balances, managing payments and reconciling accounts to ensure all invoices are paid in a timely fashion. This includes verifying invoice details, matching them to purchase orders and scheduling and processing payments via checks or electronic transfers. This position also maintains financial records, answers vendor inquiries and supports the finance department in audits. This position reports to the Finance Director. Work hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The salary scale for this position is $43,755 - $67,519 and is commensurate upon education and experience. Educational Requirements: Applicant must possess a high school diploma, with an Associate's Degree in Accounting preferred, along with experience in accounts payable, accounting, and computer operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required, and experience with Tyler/Munis software is preferred but not mandatory. Please note that this position requires: Pre-employment drug screening and alcohol testing Background check DMV Driving record check Excellent benefit package that includes: Health, dental and prescription drug insurance Optional vision, cancer, critical illness, accident, life, AirMedCare, Pet, and Christmas club Virginia state retirement and life plus optional 457b retirement program with company match Sick, vacation and birthday leave Short and long-term disability Multiple paid holidays Free YMCA membership and more! Interested individuals may apply at the appropriate nearest one stop and/apply online at www.pulaskicounty.org. Full job descriptions for all positions are located on the website. Pulaski County, VA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation for disabilities, contact Human Resources at 540-994-2406. Individuals that require a paper application should contact Kristin Rakes, HR Assistant at krakes@pulaskicounty.org or call 540 994-2628. Pulaski County, VA is committed to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) organization, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender/identity/sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status. This position will open until filled. The position was first advertised on 12/1/2025. To comply with company policy, this position will remain posted for a minimum of 5 days.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/GENERAL BILLING CLERK Pulaski County Department: Financial Services Supervision Exercised: None Supervision Received: Finance Director Employee will undergo a six-month orientation period and will be evaluated at the end of the six-month term. Employee will be evaluated annually thereafter. Classification (FLSA): Non-Exempt, Full-Time TESTING/SCREENING AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Drug and Alcohol Testing, Background Screening and Driving Record Required. Essential Employee: No Work Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Primary responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, generating general bills and following up on outstanding balances, managing payments and reconciling accounts to ensure all invoices are paid in a timely fashion. This includes verifying invoice details, matching them to purchase orders and scheduling and processing payments via checks or electronic transfers. This position also maintains financial records, answers vendor inquiries and supports the finance department in audits. Physical presence on the job is required as essential functions and responsibilities are not suited to remote work. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Considerable experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and clerical work. Ability to prepare financial reports accurately, follow complex instructions, analyze data and work effectively and courteously with vendors and employees. Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. RESPONSIBILITIES: Processes accounts payable for the County, EDA, and STEA Serves as backup for the PSA Accounts Payable Clerk Prepares general bills and resolves outstanding balances Makes arithmetical calculations Compiles information for reports and assists in the presentation of data Checks and reviews a variety of financial data for accuracy, completeness and conformance with established accounting standards Collects and interprets data for records and reports Page 1 of 3 Senior Accounts Payable Clerk Composes routine correspondence Posts and makes entries in software system and other records Maintains data bases Trains designated staff on the entry of AP batches Point of contact for accounts payable related questions Follow up on unpaid general bills KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment as well as the Microsoft Office Suite of programs Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures Ability to make difficult arithmetic calculations and to set up complex forms and statistical tables Ability to @type at a reasonable rate of speed Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with others Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Strong time management and organizational skills necessary High degree of attention to detail required ADA REQUIREMENTS: Ability to remain stationary at a desk and operate computer, calculator, @typewriter, etc. for periods of up to three hours continuously. Ability to read and write in order to understand and exchange information. Ability to move up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Dexterity required to operate keypads, push buttons, switches, etc. Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction and the ability to meet the public courteously and effectively. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education and experience with accounts payable or accounting, and computer operations High school diploma required Associates Degree in Accounting preferred Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Tyler/Munis software experience preferred but not required PROFESSIONALISM AND CONFIDENTIALITY: Understands and consistently implements all County policies and procedures Maintains confidentiality with all vendors and employee transactions and activities Shares knowledge and assists other staff with day-to-day activities to promote effective teamwork to accomplish the goals of the County Page 2 of 3 Senior Accounts Payable Clerk TRAINING AND JOB DEVELOPMENT: Develops and sets own personal goals for acquiring new skills and job growth Participates in conferences, workshops, webinars, and other opportunities to maintain current awareness of County trends and for educational growth Works with staff to discuss and resolve problems and provide ideas for improvement Note: This job description is not intended to be all -inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or County Administrator. Pulaski Cou
