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Accounts Payable Coordinator
Company:
Omaha Housing Authority
Industry:
Finance, Non-profit
Job title:
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Job level:
Mid
Job description:
Join our Team at the Omaha Housing Authority!
Do you possess a sense of urgency, a customer service attitude, and attention to detail? Are you passionate about making a real difference in the community? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment? The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) is looking for a dynamic Accounting professional to assist our residents and help us fulfill our mission of providing safe and affordable housing.
About Us
Founded in 1935, the Omaha Housing Authority is a nonprofit government agency committed to enhancing the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals. With over 2,700 public housing units and up to 4,300 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, we work diligently to ensure our residents have access to safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Our Core Values
Teamwork: We work together to achieve our goals.
Welcoming: We create a supportive and inclusive environment.
Actively Listen: We focus, clarify, and communicate next steps
Diverse, Inclusive & Equitable: We embrace all identities and backgrounds.
Exceptional: We strive for excellence in all we do.
Self-Care: We believe in the well-being of our team and ourselves.
Share Power: We empower each other and our community.
De-Escalation: We manage conflicts calmly and effectively.
Team Spirit: We work together to achieve our goals.
Why Work with Us?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
17 paid holidays, including your birthday, a floating holiday, and a self-care day.
12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year
Medical, dental, and vision benefits start the 1st of the month following date of hire
Life Insurance, Health & Dependent Care FSA, Allstate Voluntary Insurance, and Pet Insurance
401(a) retirement plan with a 5.5% match and 457 compensation plan
Salary Range
$53,383 – $77,405
Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for managing and processing all aspects of the company’s Accounts Payable function, including supervising staff, managing workflows, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments. This individual is responsible for maintaining positive and proactive relationships with vendors, tenants, and internal stakeholders. This position requires someone who is excellent at training on Accounts Payable functions, maintaining deadlines, and prioritizing well.
Essential Functions
Oversee all Accounts Payable (A/P) functions and work closely Finance Senior Leadership to streamline & improve the A/P process
Identify & implement A/P process KPIs & benchmarks
Review & approve A/P transactions
Ensure timely & accurate processing of payments
Vendor payment & statement reconciliations
1099 reporting
Review & oversee employee expense reporting
Managing and responding to escalated communications with OHA vendors
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors and/or customers to resolve any payment-related issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
Vigilance in proposing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining A/P related internal controls
Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
Support month-end close & financial reporting
Works interactively and proactively with all OHA departments, HUD, and other outside agencies
Train, guide, and evaluate accounts payable staff
Additional Responsibilities
May assist with special projects.
May be required to work weekend and evening hours.
May maintain a set of books for related organizations.
May provide training for Finance department staff as directed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or a closely related field or five or more years of bookkeeping experience.
Experience: Three years professional level experience in accounting/finance.
Advanced Excel Database skills: pivot tables, formulas, sort, filter, text to column.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, skilled at MS Word including mail merge and database functions, skilled at managing Email communication, customer service phone calls and customer contact.
Advanced problem-solving skills, solution creation, and negotiation.
High degree of organization skills, time management, and prioritization skills.
Ability to read and interpret HUD government documents and program descriptions for Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing, Affordable Housing, Tax Credit Financing programs, and OHA procedures and policies.
Ability to communicate in a positive, professional, and effective manner while adhering to the OHA Policies and Procedures.
May require working in a standing or seated position for continuous periods of time.
Ability to accomplish the described duties through use of appropriate computer and general office equipment.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises and involves considerable public contact.
Abilities
Ability to sit, stand and walk up to 100% of the time; and reach stoop, squat, push, pull, and type up to 25% of the time.
Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds up to 33% of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equipment Operation:
(Any one position may not use all of the tools and equipment listed nor do the listed examples comprise all of the tools and equipment that may be used in positions allocated to this classification)
Computer
Telephone
Copier
Calculator
Facsimile Machine
OHA is Committed to Equal Opportunity
Omaha Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Omaha Housing Authority is actively seeking diverse candidates and affirming of all identities.
Positions available:
1
Posted on:
June 11, 2025