Accounts Payable Administrator

Shift: 1st (9 AM to 5 PM)

Job Summary

• Under general supervision, analyzes, verifies, and reconciles accounts payable records and may perform related duties as required or assigned.
• Plans, organizes, and participates in the accounts payable operational activities using automated financial and procurement systems.
• Analyzes and maintains automated data and implementing policies and procedures that ensure the security and integrity of automated data.
• Coordinates with various departments and maintains records for account payables.
• Reviews final documents in vendor close out packages for accuracy and payment to vendor
• Participates in analysis of accounts payable activities and provides technical advice, as needed.
• Ensures that all PHA and HUD guidelines have been followed in the payment of invoices to vendors and suppliers.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information; performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying state and Federal accounting rules and regulations, and PHA policies.
• Reviewing and analyzing financial records and reports.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Required Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration.
• Methods, procedures, and standards for Public Housing record keeping and records management.
• Education Required
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; AND one (1) or more years of experience in financial management or analysis, including government housing programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.