06/16/2021
The Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA) is a regional governmental agency providing solid waste management services to ten cities and counties in southeast Virginia. Additional services include drop off recycling, curbside recycling, household chemical collections, and a compost facility that produces and sells compost and mulch products.
The Accounting Technician position is a part time position and offers excellent benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation and sick leave. Minimum of 30 hours per week to include attendance at regularly scheduled staff meeting. Small office with great environment. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Accounting Technician is responsible for entering and verifying the daily accounting transactions for the Authority. Work involves maintaining official financial records and issuing financial reports; reviewing disbursement vouchers and issuing checks; issuing accounts receivable invoices for payment from customers and member communities. Reports to and receives general supervision from the Executive Director and the Office Manager through discussions and consultations.
Essential Job Functions:
-Sorts, codes and enters accounts payable invoices in the accounting system.
-Prepares accounts receivable invoices in data entry form. Processes applicable paperwork to include preparation of bank deposits.
-Prepares cash receipt in data entry format. Posts, prints and verifies all report balances.
-Reconciles invoices, statements and receiving reports for price, quantity and accuracy. Processes, prints and distributes accounts payable checks. Prints reports and files all back-up paperwork.
-Researches accounting files for information requested by customers, vendors and other office personnel.
-Monitors bank balance on a daily basis, reconcile balance to monthly bank statement.
-Does daily backup of accounting software.
Additional Job Functions:
-Receives, sorts and distributes mail to appropriate departments.
-Handles credit and collections.
-Process credit card payments.
-Assists the Executive Director, Office Manager, Director of Operations and other office staff in miscellaneous projects.
-Prepares information for and assists independent auditors during the annual audit process.
-Assist Office Manager with payroll, with eventual training as payroll back up.
-Assist with answering phone.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality and work with little or no supervision while meeting required deadlines. 3-5 years experience in accounting, business or related field. Experience in computerized accounting systems required. Must be able to operate computer, adding machine, telephone, fax and copy machines. Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must be able to create and maintain numerous spreadsheets. Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide; and utilize decimals and percentages.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
