About MYSI:

MYSI provides housing, case management, and behavioral health services to youth in care of the Illinois Departments of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Juvenile Justice (DJJ), and youth in the broader communities where we work. MYSI maintains programming 24 hours a day and seven days a week at sites located in Chicago and its southern suburbs.

Position Overview:

An Accounts Payable Clerk plays a crucial role in managing financial transactions. Managing and processing bills and invoices. Reviewing and verifying vendor invoices, processing payments, reconciling invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Process and close periodic payrolls (currently in ADP Workforce Now)

Review and verify time and attendance information, including supervisory approval of timecard data and overtime, resolve discrepancies

Ensure that the timekeeping system is operating properly

Process accounts and incoming payments accurately, adhering to financial policies and procedures.

Process garnishment requests

Verify, classify, and record accounts payable data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Regularly reconcile the accounts payable ledger to maintain accurate records of bills and payments.

Investigate discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and reviewing monthly vendor statements.

Answer questions from employees related to payroll topics

Facilitate timely payment of invoices by sending reminders and communicating with vendors.

Generate reports on accounts payable status for internal use.

Understand and adhere to specific compliance requirements related to accounts payable processes.

Requirements and Skills:

Proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk, preferably within a social services or government agency context.

Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Proficiency in data entry, including spreadsheet management and proprietary software.

Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, especially when handling sensitive financial information.

Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (preferred).

Background Check Requirements:

Must be able to successfully pass a background check as required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385 (Background Checks) and submit to fingerprinting and meet transportation requirements

Physical & Other Requirements:

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Must be able to access and navigate each of the organization’s facilities and residence

MYSI believes that equal opportunity for all staff members is critical for the continued success of our organization. In accordance with all Local, State and Federal laws, MYSI will not discriminate against any employee or applicant who seeks employment for any of the following: race, disability, color, gender, creed, religious, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job-related factors in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, termination, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all staff members based on qualifications and job requirements.