Accounts Payable Specialist

Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority • Portsmouth, VA

62d • $35,000 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Technician performs various accounting and bookkeeping tasks of a clerical nature primarily in, but not limited to, accounts payable.

Requirements

• FAMILIAR WITH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE BEST PRACTICES.
• AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REQUIRED.
• PROFICIENT WITH TEN-KEY ADDING MACHINE OR CALCULATOR.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and have excellent organizational skills and be detailed oriented in performing and coordinating work activities.
• Computer literacy required in the use of a personal computer and electronic communications.
• Dependability in attendance is required and must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all persons.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to allow operation of variety of automated office machines, i.e. computer keyboard, copy machine, printer, fax machine, telephone, typewriter, calculator, ten-key adding machine, etc.
• Ability to move, carry and operate objects and materials such as office supplies, files, computer printouts, reports, etc.
• At least 3 years of accounts payable experience and working in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

• EXPERIENCE WITH PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES STRONGLY PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED.
• Some college or Associates Degree highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and keys vendor invoices and maintains a tracking system of all received invoices - large volume.
• Maintains Check Registers on all accounts.
• Maintains electronic records of all supporting documents related to the payment of invoices.
• Assists in gathering of information for Auditors.
• Processes payments to vendors and other creditors, via checks, ACH, and online payments.
• Scan completed check runs into document imaging system.
• Processes mailing of landlord/tenant checks for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree