Help at Home is the leading national provider of in-home personal care services, where our mission is to enable individuals to live with independence and dignity at home. Our team supports 66,000 clients monthly with the help of 53,000 compassionate caregivers across 12 states. We’re looking for people who care about others, who are willing to listen, lean in and make impactful change. Each role at Help at Home can have a positive impact in supporting our caregivers and clients. If you are someone who leads with passion and integrity and are looking to join a rapidly growing, industry leading team, Help at Home may be a good fit for you.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for performing accounting and clerical duties essential for the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.
* * This position provides a flexible remote/hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of in-office work once a week at our headquarters in Chicago, IL.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Input, upload, and post invoices into the system
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Verify that all payment requests have necessary approvals and supporting documentation
• Identify and address any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices
• Prepare invoices for payment
• Organize and execute check runs
• Compile supporting documentation for audits
• Communicate with vendors and field staff, addressing inquiries
• Support management with miscellaneous projects
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in Business or Accounting preferred.
• One to two years of general accounting or accounts payable experience required.
• Proficiency in using accounts payable or procurement software; knowledge of Coupa is a plus.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Energetic team player who is hard working, diligent, and intellectually curious
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and proactive
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly, Excel. 
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills,
• Adaptable with ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Majority (90%) of work is conducted indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Help At Home is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.