What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority?
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: (Illustrative Only)
- 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.
Salary : $35,000 - $45,000