Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist Full Time Professional Portsmouth, VA, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 1147 Salary Range: $35,000.00 To $45,000.00 Annually PORTSMOUTH REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY JOB DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 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. EXAMPLES OF WORK : 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. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Experience with public housing authorities strongly preferred but not required. Familiar with accounts payable best practices. At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable required. Proficient with ten-key adding machine or calculator. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Some college or Associates Degree highly desirable. At least 3 years of accounts payable experience and working in an office environment. Basic understanding of accounting principles is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr