Senior Bookkeeper (Accounts Payable)
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Job Location:
Hampton, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
EASTCONN is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper with strong experience in Accounts Payable to support our financial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing accounts payables maintaining accurate financial records supporting grant-related accounting and ensuring compliance with internal controls and reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable transactions including requisitions purchase orders invoices and vouchers
- Review and verify invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy completeness and proper authorization
- Record financial transactions and post to accounting systems including disbursements expenses and appropriations
- Manage and post procurement card (P-Card) transactions including review of supporting documentation coding and reconciliation
- Record financial transactions and post to accounting systems including disbursements expenses and appropriations
- Reconcile accounts including disbursements receipts outstanding obligations and balances
- Maintain organized and accurate financial records and supporting documentation
- Assist with grant accounting including tracking expenditures and preparing required reports schedules and summaries
- Assist in the preparation of annual budget requests and ongoing budget monitoring
- Maintain files for purchase orders requisitions utility payments and related financial records
- Respond to vendor inquiries and support internal stakeholders with financial information
- Participate in audits and provide documentation as requested
- Perform related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications: Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and general bookkeeping principles
- Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience with financial systems (e.g. MUNIS QuickBooks or similar ERP systems)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma required; additional coursework in accounting bookkeeping or business preferred
- Minimum of 35 years of experience in accounts payable or bookkeeping preferably in a public sector or educational environment
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
At EASTCONN we believe that diversity is key to our success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply including those who may not meet every listed qualification. Your passion drive and perspective are what matter most to us.
As an EEO/AA employer EASTCONN provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation based upon a persons race color religion sex age national or ethnic origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or any other characteristic protected under applicable law and caste which is protected by our policies.
AA/EOE
M/F/D/V
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Established in 1980, under Connecticut General Statute 10-66a, EASTCONN is one of Connecticut’s six, public, non-profit, Regional Educational Service Centers. EASTCONN was formed when two small, eastern Connecticut public service agencies merged in order to more effectively provide re ... View more
