The Utility Accountant reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and receives, codes, processes, and ensures that utility bills are paid to vendors.  Also, the Utility Accountant keeps records in accordance with procedures and assists Accounts Payable Accountants as needed. The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values.  Those values include:

Appreciating the uniqueness of each individualCommunicating openly and with integrityEmbracing opportunitiesDoing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons

Duties and Responsibilities

Opens and examines utility invoices daily, upon arrival at Corporate Office.Codes and approves utility invoices to be paid in accordance with set procedures, including the  determination of the appropriate coding of the invoice to electric, gas, and/or water payments; produces two calculator tapes - one for the Accounts Payable Accountant and the other for the vendor, explaining how the amount was determined.Requests address changes with utility vendors when applicable.Sends copies of all vacant accounts (water, gas, and electric) to the Community Leaders each week.Contacts the vendor for copies of previous invoices.Logs the utility information into an Excel spreadsheet.May calculate and bill electric vacancy amounts.Assists Accounts Payable Accountants in processing invoices.Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business. 

Required Qualifications

High school diploma/GEDSix months of accounts payable experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Accounts Payable procedures and processes.Knowledge of Utility AccountingAbility to work with minute details accuratelyAbility to work overtime and weekendsAbility to work with and communicate with all types of individuals

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.