[Hiring] Accounts Payable Accountant @Prince George's County Government

Role Description

This is senior level professional and administrative work whereby incumbents are responsible for performing complex accounting activities in a variety of functional areas. Incumbents may lead and/or provide technical guidance to subordinate positions in conjunction with specified projects.

• Processing and recording vendor invoices
• Verifying the accuracy of billing documents
• Ensuring timely and accurate payment of company obligations
• Reconciling vendor statements
• Maintaining accounts payable records
• Preparing payment vouchers
• Monitoring outstanding balances
• Assisting with month-end closing activities
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Resolving payment discrepancies and responding to vendor inquiries
• Supporting financial reporting by maintaining accurate documentation
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure efficient and effective accounts payable for operations
• Providing technical guidance and work direction to lower-level Account Clerks and Account Technicians
• May serve as the lead in the absence of the Accounts Payable Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in Accounting, Finance, Quantitative Analyses, or Business Administration or a related field
• Two (2) years of professional accounting experience
• Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered

Requirements

• Experience using Yardi software
• Experience working for a public Housing Authority agency
• EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Benefits

• Salary range transparency based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity
• Tentative interview dates: August 3-4, 2026
• Only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details

Company Description

The Housing Authority of Prince George’s County, Maryland (HAPGC) provides Prince George’s County residents with low-to-moderate incomes with safe, decent, and affordable housing.

• Receives federal funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Administers the Housing Choice Voucher program (HCV) and Public Housing Programs
• Provides participant families with programs that encourage self-sufficiency and potential homeownership opportunities
• Administers and implements federal rental assistance and public housing programs for the County