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Accountant

Bessemer, AL 35021

Employment Type: Contract To Perm Job Number: KS9888391113

Job Description

Accountant 
Automation Personnel Services is looking for an Accountant for a client based in Bessemer, Alabama. In this position you would be responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager in activities related to accounting and financial reporting of various projects and for the maintenance and reporting of the Accounts payable function.  

Pay Rate  
$44K - $50K based on experience 

Schedule and Hours  

Monday through Friday 7:30am -4:30pm 
Business Casual 

Accountant- Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Prepares utility reimbursement checks, reconciles move-out statements, receive and disburse security deposit payments and similar tenant payments related to move-ins, transfers, and move-outs. 
  • Responsible for the management of the Accounts Payable system for each AMP, RAD and the COCC. Maintain vendors and ensures any required forms or certifications are properly filed.  
  • Receives invoices, verifies receipt of the items or services being billed and verifies source documentation such as purchase order or contract. Obtains approval for payment as defined in policy, codes the invoice to the appropriate budgets and accounts.  
  • Maintains travel files for all staff and ensures the proper documentation of all payments related to travel or training. 
  • Processes payments and issues checks in accordance with the established schedule. Summarizes cash requirements and informs the Accounting Manager. Obtains signatures for checks and mails payments for receipt on or before the due date.  
  • Maintains fixed assets register and coordinates the annual inventory of fixed assets. Maintains spreadsheet of appliances in rental units.  
  • Any other tasks that may be needed by the Accounting Manager.   
 

Accountant- Qualifications and Requirements  

  • Knowledge of the structure, operations, policies, and procedures of a Public Housing Agency. 
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, directives from the Government Accounting Standards Board, HUD accounting requirements and specific grant accounting requirements.  
  • Knowledge of requirements under the CFP and other capital improvements funding sources, including planning, obligations, expenditures, and reporting. 
  • Ability to organize work and ensure the timely collection of receivables as well as the timely processing of payables. 
  • Ability to understand budgets for each program and understand the internal charge system for project-based accounting. 
  • Ability to present ideas and information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and written.  
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors, consultants, contractors, professionals, residents and local, state and federal officials.  
  • Ability to communicate with people from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds. 

Education Requirements 

This position requires graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration or related field; a minimum of three years’ experience in accounts receivable, payroll and accounts payable functions; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  
Job Type  
Full-time, temporary to hire 

Benefits  

  • Weekly Pay 
  • 401(k) retirement plan 
  • Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance 
  • 5 paid Vacation Days after 1 year of continuous service (paid as a service bonus) 
  • 6 paid Holidays after 1500 continuous hours of service within a calendar year 
Interested in this job? 
Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsPelham@apstemps.com, or call us at 
205.444.9774 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at  

Automation Personnel Services Pelham Branch 

2145 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL  35214 
Bonus Opportunity! 
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout. 

About Automation Personnel Services 

Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award from 2019-2024, and the 
ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award from 2016-2024. Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association and was named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For 2022 by CIO Views Magazine.  
Our goal is finding you the right job! 
Equal Opportunity Employer APSPelham 
 
 

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