Accounts Payable Specialist (part-time)

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Department of Social Services is seeking a dedicated team player to support the smooth flow of financial transactions within the organization. This role is crucial for providing quality customer services to internal and external customers and making a positive impact in the community. The department fosters a culture of high performers invested in making a meaningful difference.

Requirements

• High school diploma supplemented with bookkeeping coursework, and related fiscal support experience using business and agency software to include spreadsheets OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Skill in operating a personal computer, associated business and agency software including spreadsheets, a calculator, and other office machines.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to governmental accounting transactions.
• Considerable knowledge of arithmetic.
• Working knowledge of state and local government fiscal regulations, policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of office accounting methods and procedures.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
• Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview.
• Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
• A Chesterfield County application is also required and must be submitted online by the deadline.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices as well as general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports and data.
• Ability to maintain detailed fiscal records and files.
• Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel and other software packages.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated skill in handling fast paced and often competing pressures on one's time.
• Confidentiality and tact.
• Masters or Bachelors Degree in Social Work.
• Masters in Human Services.
• LCSW.
• Child Welfare Stipend participants.
• Completion of COVLC new worker training.
• Bilingual (Spanish & ASL).

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable for a variety of benefit and service programs.
• Using automated systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions.
• Handling purchase order processing, invoice verification, and payment requests.
• Processing benefit replacement checks, researching outstanding checks, submitting proof registers, and issuing checks.
• Managing Companion Care provider payments using QuickBooks Pro software.
• Maintaining daily communication with case workers regarding Companion Care payments.
• Auditing information to guarantee compliance with state and local regulations, budget guidelines, and program policies.
• Serving as a backup for processing Foster Care and other program payments using Harmony and Dynamics systems.
• Interpreting financial reports.
• Scanning documents using the Laserfiche Imaging System.
• Performing other work as required.

Benefits

• Attractive benefits package.
• Incentives, approved through the Virginia Department of Social Services, may be offered to candidates hired who possess additional relevant training, skills and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED