Human Services Accounts Payable Clerk

Salary : $55,116.00 - $79,392.00 Annually Location : Boulder County, CO Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 6783(AB3) Department: Human Services Division: HS Finance Opening Date: 06/03/2026 Closing Date: 6/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Description Boulder County Human Services is seeking to hire a Human Services Accounts Payable Clerk. The Human Services Accounts Payable Clerkis the lead/specialist level classification in the Accounting Clerk series. The Human Services Accounts Payable Clerk performs complex and specialized clerical accounting duties requiring a thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and public agency accounting procedures. Requires a high degree of independent judgment. This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday from 8:00 to 4:00 with flexibility. This position will work out of 515 Coffman St. Longmont, CO 80503 and remotely. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. Hiring Salary Range: $55,116.00 - $79,392.00 Annually Tentative Hiring Timeline:Phone Screening: June 10thFirst Round Interviews: June 15thSecond Round Interviews: June 22ndReference Check: June 22nd New employees receive an of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers including pension contributions. Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit for more information. Examples of DutiesEnters data into the county's computerized accounting system and utilizes computer accounting reports to balance accountsMaintains accounting summaries, statements of accounts, and may issue accounting reportsPrepares and reviews vendor invoices for payments, cash deposits, requisitions for purchase orders, A/R invoices and other clerical accounting transactionsPrepares various financial reports and projections of fundsProcesses and verifies payroll records and informationBalances daily cash transactions and audit recapsPrepares deposits and may reconcile bank statementsWorks with information technology services to correct and improve computer information and reportsProvides assistance to other employees regarding accounting issues, policies, and proceduresImplements and maintains efficient filing systemsResearches clerical accounting problems and recommends solutions to correct problemsGathers and computes data for departmental budgetMay supervise, counsel, and evaluate the work of other employees and recommends personnel actions in the areas of hiring, discipline and terminationDirects, trains, organizes, reviews, and monitors the workflow of the office worker staff to ensure effectiveness and efficiencyPerforms related work, as requiredMay be reassigned during emergency situations Required Qualifications PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of High School Diploma or equivalentAND Four years of clerical accounting or bookkeeping experienceAdditional related education may count towards required experience BACKGROUND CHECK:A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation Supplemental Information PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of governmental accounting policiesExisting knowledge Human Services allocations and programs Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide: Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be foundAdditional Benefits can be foundIncluding:Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements12 weeks Paid Caregiver leaveBreast feeding friendly-work environmentSick child care, an infants-at-work policyAccess to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!Access to a nationally-recognized wellness programEmployee Assistance ProgramPERA 401kSocial Security retirement plansAdditional Life and Disability InsuranceCritical Illness and Accidental InsuranceCounty-paid tuition assistanceEligible for PSLF-Free EcoPassHospital IndemnityID Theft ProtectionPet Insurance8 Hours of Paid Public Service LeaveGenerous paid time offHolidaysNew Year's Day January 1Martin Luther King's Birthday JanuaryPresidents' Day FebruaryMemorial Day MayJuneteenth June 19Independence Day July 4Labor Day SeptemberIndigenous People's DayGeneral Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)Veterans' Day November 11Thanksgiving Day NovemberFriday after Thanksgiving*Christmas Eve- 1⁄2 day (full day off depends on day of the week)Christmas Day December 25New Year's Eve- 1⁄2 day (full day off depends on day of the week)Vacation**80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hireEight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.Medical**Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERAEmployer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salaryEmployer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76% *The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving **Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work. 01 Do you have a high school diploma? YesNo 02 Do you have four years of clerical accounting or bookkeping experience? YesNo 03 Please explain how your education and experience would make you a good fit for this role? 04 How would you rate your Excel Proficiency: BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert 05 One of our guiding values is around Inclusion We value, respect, and support all individuals by being an inclusive, culturally responsive county government. What do you perceive as a challenge when working with a diverse workforce? 06 What efforts have you made, or been involved with, to foster diversity concordance and cultural understanding? Required Question