Receives direct or general direction and supervision from the Accounts Payable & Reporting Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Microsoft Office
Client database software (i.e. YARDI); Payroll Software (ADP), if applicable
Basic methods, practices and terminology used in general accounting and financial record keeping work
Full-cycle accounts payable process
Ability to:
Manage several tasks simultaneously
Prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Enter data for accounts payable into the accounting system accurately and timely
Analyze vendor invoice and statement and make accounting computations rapidly and accurately
Prepare and verify accounts payable transactions and related reports
Interpret, apply and explain Agency policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality on all job-related matters
Competencies:
Mathematical skills
Reasoning ability
Computer skills
Commitment
Customer Service
Responsiveness
Experience and Training Guidelines - Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in accounting or related field; 2 years of accounting experience or specialized coursework in accounting.
Training:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, accounting and bookkeeping.
License or Certificate:
May require Proof of valid California Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to HA insurance carrier required dependent upon area needs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.
Environmental Conditions
Indoors in a climate-controlled environment. Moderate noise with exposure to talking, music, telephones, printers and frequent interruptions. Working in a confined area with or without windows; exposure to fluorescent lights and computer screen for an extended period. Public contact.
Physical Conditions
Stationary position 90%. May occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. Frequently communicates with others. Moderate to light lifting and/or move up to 20 pounds.
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.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
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100% employer paid life policy worth 1-1/2 times the employee’s annual salary;
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Company paid retirement contribution of 12.5% of salary;
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Employer match up to 5% of salary in the voluntary 457 tax-deferred or ROTH retirement plan;
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Company paid Long Term Disability coverage for the employee;
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Voluntary medical, dental, and vision group insurance;
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Flexible Spending Account employer match up to the IRS limit.
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Step Salary Advancement: Salary advancement upon completing the provisional period and at one-year intervals thereafter.
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Vacation Leave: Accrued at 12-24 working days per year based on years of service.
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Sick Leave: Accrued at 12 working days per year.
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Holidays: Thirteen paid holidays per year.
The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara makes reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants or employees with handicaps, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the Authority's programs.
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