Accounts Payable Accountant
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Location: 9200 Basil Court, Largo, MD
Job Type: Probationary Full-Time
Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069040
About the Role
This is a senior-level professional and administrative position responsible for performing complex accounting activities in a variety of functional areas. The incumbent may lead and/or provide technical guidance to subordinate positions on specified projects. The Accounts Payable Accountant (Accountant 3) processes and records vendor invoices, verifies billing accuracy, and ensures timely payment of obligations. Responsibilities include reconciling vendor statements, maintaining accounts payable records, preparing payment vouchers, monitoring outstanding balances, and assisting with month-end closing activities. The role ensures compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls while resolving payment discrepancies and responding to vendor inquiries. Additionally, the position supports financial reporting, maintains accurate documentation, and collaborates with other departments to ensure efficient accounts payable operations. The incumbent provides technical guidance and work direction to lower-level Account Clerks and Account Technicians and may serve as the lead in the absence of the Accounts Payable Manager.
Responsibilities
- Processes over 400 invoices monthly, ensuring proper account classification, approval, and application under the correct bank while adhering to HAPGC policies.
- Manages the invoice workflow in the software system and follows up with staff and management for purchase orders, change orders, and invoice approvals.
- Sets up new vendors, attaching all required documents to the vendor file and verifying TIN/SSN alignment with IRS files before processing payments.
- Performs monthly submission of collection reports to an outside collection agency and reconciles the collection agency’s report with HAPGC’s aging report.
- Monitors a monthly list of utility invoices, consultants, and other specific vendors, ensuring invoices are obtained and paid on time to avoid late fees.
- Analyzes open accounts payable payments monthly and follows up to ensure no payments remain outstanding for the annual Unclaimed Property report submitted to the State of Maryland.
- Documents all communication regarding overpayments in vendor/tenant files and submits supporting documents to the collection agency upon request.
- Obtains documents from the HCV department as needed to support charges and responds to inquiries from vendors and management.
About the Agency
The Housing Authority of Prince George’s County, Maryland (HAPGC) provides safe, decent, and affordable housing to residents with low-to-moderate incomes. HAPGC receives federal funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing Programs. Most assistance is in the form of rental units that meet rigorous housing quality standards. HAPGC also offers programs to encourage self-sufficiency and potential homeownership opportunities. The Housing Assistance Division (HAD) and Housing Choice Voucher Division (HCVD) administer and implement these federal rental assistance and public housing programs.
Pay
$85,900.00 - $116,590.00 annually