Vancouver Housing Authority ยท 1 month ago
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
The Vancouver Housing Authority operates the Housing Solutions Center, which serves as a community access point for housing assistance programs. They are seeking an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage financial activities, ensuring compliance with fiscal guidelines and supporting the finance team in various accounting tasks.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Receive and process client assistance payment requests, credit card transactions, employee reimbursements, and invoices for program and administrative expenses
Accurate coding and descriptions
Continuous improvement and optimization of AP process using the accounting tools available for data entry and payment, such as data imports, bank feeds, and OCR capabilities
Request documentation according to CFTH and funder requirements, routing invoices for approval as required
Create and send invoices to customers, track payments, and reconcile accounts
Collaborate with the Development team to ensure timely and accurate recording of donations and grant receivables
Manage and record incoming payments in a timely manner according to CFTH procedures
Generate customer aging reports
Prepare and complete remote bank deposits
Maintaining vendor lists, profiles and W-9s and distribute 1099s
Qualification
Required
At least one-year of experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable or equivalent
Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills
Works well in a consistently changing and dynamic environment
Ability to embrace varying cultural experiences and communication differences
Ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office Suite competency
Preferred
Two years of college level coursework in accounting or related subject plus at least one-year experience in accounting or equivalent
Experience with Sage Intacct
Experience with project management and working across multiple diverse groups
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance for the employee only.
5.58% paid into WA PERS by employer
12 company paid holidays
Generous paid time off and separate sick time accrual
Company
Vancouver Housing Authority
Serving Clark County, Washington Our mission is to provide opportunities to people experiencing housing barriers while honoring their personal dignity and maintaining public trust.