Accounts Payable Clerk

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About the Position

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Position Duties

• Prepare and process payments in accordance with established procedures. •Verify payment data and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. •Enter payment and account information into SAP. •Reconcile computer-generated checks against supporting documents. •Research and resolve discrepancies in account information. •Maintain general and subsidiary records by posting entries and balancing them against related records. •Prepare reports using automated accounting systems. •Respond to requests for detailed information about applicable regulations, laws, and codes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or G.E.D Certification. Successful completion of probationary period of nine (9) months at the Account Clerk II; or one (1) year of college coursework which included accounting, bookkeeping or financial management. Six (6) months of experience performing complex accounting/bookkeeping functions with data processing applications. Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered. Preferred Qualifications Proficient with Microsoft Office products. Experience with SAP ERP Financial System EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
• Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma or G.E.D Certification.
• Successful completion of probationary period of nine (9) months at the Account Clerk II; or one (1) year of college coursework which included accounting, bookkeeping or financial management.
• Six (6) months of experience performing complex accounting/bookkeeping functions with data processing applications.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with SAP ERP Financial System
• EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Other Qualifications

• Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates: October 19 - October 23, 2026 . Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details. Job Location : 1301 McCormick Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable): Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties. Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable. Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Salary Range Transparency

• The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
• Tentative Interview Dates: October 19 - October 23, 2026 . Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location

• 1301 McCormick Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
• Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Benefits

• General Plan Information: The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent. The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services). New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date. The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire. After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption). Employee Benefits Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
• The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
• A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
• Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
• The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
• New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
• The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
• After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b)
• Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
• Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b)
• Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
• 457(b) 403(b)
• 403(b)
• Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Legal Services

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