Accounts Payable Specialist (part-time)

About the role

The Department of Social Services is dedicated to serving the community through advocacy and providing excellent services. The department recruits a strong workforce, incorporates efficient business practices, and partners with the community to make meaningful contributions.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable for various benefit and service programs using automated systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Handle purchase order processing, invoice verification, and payment requests.
• Process benefit replacement checks, research outstanding checks, submit proof registers, and issue checks.
• Manage Companion Care provider payments using QuickBooks Pro software and maintain daily communication with case workers.
• Audit information to ensure compliance with state and local regulations, budget guidelines, and program policies.
• Serve as a backup for processing Foster Care and other program payments using Harmony and Dynamics systems.
• Analyze and interpret financial reports, and efficiently scan documents using the Laserfiche Imaging System.
• Perform other work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma supplemented with bookkeeping coursework, and related fiscal support experience using business and agency software to include spreadsheets.
• Considerable knowledge of: the application of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to governmental accounting transactions; and arithmetic.
• Working knowledge of: state and local government fiscal regulations, policies and procedures; and office accounting methods and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices as well as general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports and data, as well as maintain detailed fiscal records and files.
• Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel and other software packages.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated skill in handling fast-paced and often competing pressures on one's time.
• Confidentiality and tact.

Qualifications

• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview.
• Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
• A Chesterfield County application is also required and must be submitted online by the deadline.

Benefits

Chesterfield County offers an attractive benefits package. As a local Department of Social Services, incentives may apply to candidates who possess additional relevant training, skills, and experience.

Pay

Details TBD based on the Virginia Department of Social Services guidelines.

Schedule

Shift: 28 hours/week
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location

Social Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chesterfield County is committed to workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion.