Performs various Accounts Payable related activities including auditing, researching, and processing Invoices, preparing reports and responding to inquiries. Interpreting, reviewing, and implementing state and federal statutes, legislation, laws and/or policies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.Accounting Specialist IIPerforms various accounts payable-related activities. Work requires contact with governmental agencies, vendors and internal customers. The primary focus of this position will be processing Purchase Order, Non-PO and Contract related payments. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Accounting Specialist IIIPerforms various accounts payable-related activities. Work requires contact with governmental agencies, vendors and internal customers. The primary focus of this position will be processing a wide variety of Purchase Order, Non-PO and Contract related payments. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Assignments at this level can include special projects.Essential Duties: Processes and audits various departmental accounts payable vouchers, invoices for purchases or contracted services; prepares vouchers authorizing payments and processes for distribution.Codes, enters, and processes data into OnBase/PeopleSoft or other automated accounting systems.Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations, and agreements.Functions as liaison between employees and banking institutions, insurance companies or other entities on accounting issues.Answers inquiries from vendors, contractors, or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.Represents the district or division on ad hoc committees related to accounts payable activities.Research and answers inquiries from vendors, contractors, or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards pertaining to programs.Prepares and distributes accounts payable management reports.Assists with data integrity and quality control processes to ensure accuracy/consistency of internal and external reportsPrepares written correspondence, reports; maintains files, logs, activity books, tables