Accounts Payable Specialist / Financial Admin
About The Position
The Federal Community Defender Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is hiring one Administrative Financial Assistant for Accounts Payable. The person appointed to fill this position will assist the Financial Officer with all aspects of financial administration including bill payment processing, record keeping, and vendor management. The office represents indigent defendants in federal cases from inception through appeal and conducts post-conviction litigation for indigent individuals challenging state and federal convictions and sentences. The FCDO also has an active capital case trial practice and represents death-sentenced prisoners in all stages of federal habeas corpus proceedings. Our office is in Philadelphia’s vibrant Center City district, in the historic Curtis building, close to the federal courthouse and across from Independence Mall, the Liberty Bell, and Washington Square Park.
Requirements
- minimum of three years of experience in accounts payable including, but not limited to, performing bill payment processing, performing bank reconciliations, preparing account reconciliations, providing support to the month-end close, supporting financial audits, and assisting with day-to-day accounting operations
- knowledge of accounting principles, practices, methods, and techniques, and be able to identify and evaluate pertinent facts, regulations, and policies
- detail oriented
- proficient in Excel, Word, and Adobe
- strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Nice To Haves
- Full cycle bill payment processing experience
- A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- Experience with QuickBooks and automated accounts payable systems
Responsibilities
- bill payment processing
- record keeping
- vendor management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
