Hybrid Accounts Payable Clerk – Detail‑Oriented

City of Salem; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Pension (Oregon PERS)

457b retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Salem Housing Authority (SHA) is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support finance operations with invoice processing, coding, and timely payments. The role reports to a lead accountant and a supervisor, with no supervision of others.

SHA emphasizes a mission-driven workplace and work-life balance, offering a hybrid schedule in Salem, OR. The position includes backup AR duties when needed, strong attention to detail, and accurate handling of financial data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with accounting/government accounting coursework.
• Two years of accounting procedures experience, including government fund accounts.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and review documentation for completeness and accuracy; code for timely payments.
• Provide backup support for accounts receivable as needed.
• Review ledgers and financial records; identify and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Government accounting

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accounting coursework

Government accounting coursework

Tools

Elite

PayLease

Banking websites

Job description

Salem Housing Authority (SHA) is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support finance operations with invoice processing, coding, and timely payments. The role reports to a lead accountant and a supervisor, with no supervision of others.

SHA emphasizes a mission-driven workplace and work-life balance, offering a hybrid schedule in Salem, OR. The position includes backup AR duties when needed, strong attention to detail, and accurate handling of financial data.