An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.
OPENS:
Monday, July 13, 2026
CLOSES:
Monday, July 27, 2026, at 5 p.m.
RATE OF PAY
$16.61 - $20.76 hourly dependent upon qualifications plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.
PLEASE NOTE
This position requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening.
NATURE OF WORK
: Under direct supervision, performs tasks of moderate difficulty in bookkeeping, data entry, and quality control; performs related work as assigned. As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is
ILLUSTRATIVE
ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
TYPICAL DUTIES
: (Illustrative Only) Posts and reconciles general ledgers; reviews documents, computations, and data entry for completeness and accuracy; codes and classifies information from source documents; prepares basic financial reports; maintains accounts receivable and payable; responds to requests for information; compiles statistical data. Processes tax payments and reconciles cash. High School diploma or equivalent; six (6) hours of course work in accounting, data processing, and office procedures or related subject, and three (3) years' work experience in accounting or closely related field; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Working knowledge of:
bookkeeping principles, practices and methods; automated accounting systems; office practices and procedures; laws, ordinances, and regulations governing public sector finance; data entry, verification procedures, and proper coding of documents; department procedures and requirements. Working skill in : operating a 10-key calculator, automated accounting systems and general office equipment.
Ability to:
research and verify information; make complicated mathematical computations with accuracy and rapidity; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; read, write and speak English; follow written and verbal instruction; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
: Work is primarily performed under direct supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Mental Application:
Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important. Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Cochise County is an equal employment opportunity employer
