What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF ILLINO?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
At Caritas we believe every life deserves LOVE! If you agree, then please consider joining our team!! Caritas Family Solutions is seeking a detailed oriented professional with strong organizational skills to serve as our Accounts Payable Specialist. This position is located at our Headquarters location in Belleville, IL and is perfect for someone who values being part of a great team. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to be an integral part of programs that truly serve the community! If you’re ready to make an impact, please apply today!!!
At Caritas, we know we’re competing with other employers for your services, and we want to win! It is our goal to offer competitive compensation and affordable benefits to all eligible employees. Caritas currently offers the following benefits to full-time employees :
- 403 B Retirement Plan (5% Employer Match)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
- 12 Employer Paid State & Federal Holidays
- Telehealth Services
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Health Saving Account
- Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Real Work / Life Balance
Description of Typical Work Schedule : 8 : 00am - 4 : 30 pm (Hours set based on necessity of department or office.)
PURPOSE : The Accounts Payable Specialist performs duties necessary to ensure all agency accounts are paid in a timely manner according to agency policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements :
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / PREFERRED
Degree / Field Required : High School Diploma (Related fields will be considered.)
Degree / Field Preferred : Associates Degree (Related fields will be considered.)
Additional Fields of Knowledge Important for the Role : Administrative — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Experience Required : Minimum 2 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel. (For all positions, the years required can be interchanged with equivalent experience from an advanced degree related to this job and / or with other relevant experience verified by applicant / incumbent).
SKILLS REQUIRED
Manager-specific :
Basic : Active Learning — Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Active Listening — Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Mathematics — Use mathematics to solve problems. Reading Comprehension — Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Speaking — Talk to others to convey information effectively. Writing — Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Language — Able to read and write in English.
Social : Coordination — Adjust actions in relation to others' actions. Service Orientation — Look for ways to help people. Social Perceptiveness — Be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Problem Solving / Decision-making : Time pressure planning — Plan and be responsible for regularly meeting strict deadlines.
Proficient Computer Skills In : Excel, Outlook, Database Management Software
Expert Computer Skills In : N / A
MENTAL EFFORT / COGNITIVE ABILITIES REQUIRED : Deductive Reasoning — Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Mathematical Reasoning — Choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. Memory — Remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures. Performance of job tasks rely on memorization of tasks or sequences of events. Consider amount and type of information. Number Facility — Add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Oral Comprehension — Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral Expression — Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Perceptual Speed — Quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. Selective Attention — Concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. Written Comprehension — Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Written Expression — Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Sedentary work. Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing required only occasionally.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED : Fingering / Grasping — Pick, pinch, type or otherwise work, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Sitting — Particularly for sustained periods of time. Speech Clarity / Talking — Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Includes the ability to understand the speech of another person. Repetitive motion — Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.
VISUAL ACUITY : The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : analyzing data; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspections; inspect machines.
WORK CONTEXT / ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is based primarily in an office environment.
VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS :
Access to reliable transportation to get to / from work : Required.
Access to a reliable automobile : Not required, but preferred.
Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position) : Not required, but preferred.
Must possess a valid driver's license : Not required, but preferred.
