What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST (AP/AR) position at Lancaster Parking Authority?
Summary / Objective
The Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist is responsible for processing vendor invoices, managing accounts receivable, reconciling accounts, and maintaining financial records in compliance with company policies and procedures. This role supports the finance team in ensuring accurate financial data for the Lancaster Parking Authority ?and oversees the management of aging payables, non-cash checks, and receivables. Proven ability to work as part of a team and exhibit customer-centered behaviors and focus on customer needs as required.
Essential Functions
Accounts Payable Management
- Review and process invoices, ensuring proper coding and approval.
- Verify invoice accuracy and resolve discrepancies with vendors or internal departments.
- Prepare and process check runs, electronic payments, and ACH transactions.
- Maintain vendor files, W-9 forms, and payment records.
Aging Payables & Non-Cash Checks
Accounts Receivable Management
Financial Record-Keeping
Vendor & Internal Communications
Compliance & Reporting
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
Preferred Qualifications
Competencies
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This position is a part-time, non-exempt position to start with the possibility of future full-time work. This is an office-based position with occasional remote work flexibility. Work Authorization / Security Clearance Candidate will be required to successfully pass drug screen, and criminal background clearance. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.? Work Environment This position operates in a professional office environment and may be subject to the outside environment for periods of time on a weekly basis. . Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Ability to sit for extended periods of time and use standard office equipment. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. At times, this position requires medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. AAP / EEO Statement The Lancaster Parking Authority (LPA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the LPA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Other Duties Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.? Signatures This job description has been approved by all levels of management :
