Accounting Specialist I

4 weeks ago

Oakland, United States Oakland Housing Authority Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Accounting Specialist I

(Internal Applicants Only)


Salary: $28.11 / hourly - $31.09 / hourly

(Appointment is generally made at one of the first three steps, depending on qualifications)


CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 8th 2024 at 8:59pm PST


DEFINITION

Under close supervision, performs a variety of routine clerical accounting work in the processing, preparation and maintenance of financial, accounting and statistical records; processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, Section 8 contracts and rent collections; performs related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Receives and matches invoices for payment processing; verifies invoice information such as quantities and types of items ordered and purchase order numbers; confers with invoice originator or vendor on questions regarding invoice processing; and
  • Provides information on accounts payable procedures, rent collections, Section 8 payments, accounts payable, vendor payments and applicable Housing Authority policies; and
  • Enters and retrieves data from a computerized accounting system; and
  • Reconciles and prepares payments requests; and
  • Receives payments and issues receipts; and
  • Receives checks by mail and processes and balances accordingly; and
  • Maintains accounting control records and posts records; and
  • Makes mathematical calculations; and
  • Operates a variety of accounting and clerical office equipment such as a check signing machine, personal computer, typewriter, phone, fax, calculator, copier, scanner and other department specific equipment; and
  • Compiles a variety of statistics and financial data for reports and records.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED; twelve (12) semester units of college training in accounting or finance preferred;

One year of paid experience in maintaining financial or statistical records in an accounting office.

Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: the specific functional area to which assigned (e.g. accounts receivable or accounts payable); terminology used in financial and statistical recordkeeping; financial record keeping and bookkeeping practices and procedures; office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; computerized accounting programs; standard PC hardware and software including MS Office, Excel and other related programs and systems.

Ability to: prepare, maintain and reconcile various financial, accounting, statistical and numerical records; perform detailed accounting clerical work accurately, make accurate mathematical calculations; learn computer skills and other new technology; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; type at a speed of not less than 40 net wpm.

TO APPLY: Please complete an Employment Application online at www.oakha.org. Applications must be received by Wednesday, May 8th 2024 at 8:59pm PST.


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