Accounting Assistant
Job Opportunity: Accounting Assistant
Location: Florence, SC
Organization: Housing Authority of Florence
Accounting Assistant: Perform a variety of accounting, administrative, clerical and secretarial duties to support the daily activities of Finance Department. Process accounts payable batch invoices and purchase orders together for processing; key information into system for check writing; process vendor information and add new vendors and addresses to system. Mail payment and invoices copies to vendors. Reconciles Vendor Statements. Contact various staff concerning outstanding invoices/paperwork.
Assist Accountants with TAR process as needed to include keying rent changes, rent payments and adjustment slips, excess utilities and utilities and utility allowances; process all tenant related reports such as ledgers, delinquency reports, cash receipts, journals, charge journals, etc., produce all tenant related statements, change of address or name on tenant and adjustment slips to charge account and processing negative rent checks. Maintain complete and accurate files for finance department. Complete Section 8/HCV adjustments. Update complete debt setoff, send tenants letters and upload information to SCDOR. Key journal vouchers into accounting system. File run deposits, pickup and sort mail.
Other related duties as assigned. Perform related duties, as required.
Experience: High School Diploma (or GED) with 1-2 years' experience in accounting and administrative/clerical field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be computer proficiency, have good Oral/Written Communication skills is a must. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all types of people. Assists other with departmental task as needed.
Any selected candidate must pass the pre-screening of a background check, drug screening and have a valid driver's license along with providing a 10-year driving record.
Submit resume and letter of interest to:
Cynthia J. Willoughby/HR Administrator
Email: cwilloughby@hafsc.org
Open until a qualified candidate is hired.
Equal Opportunity Employer
September 8, 2025
