What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota?
Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing the organization’s accounts payable, employee expense reports, tracking of all lease obligations (store rent, cam, utilities and equipment), statement reconciliations, identifying general ledger entries and various other duties in the monthly accounting cycle. This position also prepares schedules and pulls documents for the annual audit. The Accounts Payable Specialist researches and answers various inquiries from staff, with a customer service attitude
A day in the life: In a typical day, a Accounts Payable Specialist can expect to...
Required Knowledge & Skills:
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing the organization’s accounts payable, employee expense reports, tracking of all lease obligations (store rent, cam, utilities and equipment), statement reconciliations, identifying general ledger entries and various other duties in the monthly accounting cycle. This position also prepares schedules and pulls documents for the annual audit. The Accounts Payable Specialist researches and answers various inquiries from staff, with a customer service attitude
A day in the life: In a typical day, a Accounts Payable Specialist can expect to...
- Accounts Payable - This function is transaction oriented, including the processing of documents, issuing checks, scanning paperwork and filing of documents. Accuracy is very important.
- Control Lists and Schedules - Develops control lists and audit schedules for various general ledger accounts and other activity. Researches accounts and suggests correcting general ledger entries as required.
- Administrative Duties - Assist with various administrative reports and duties in the Finance Department.
- Pay range: $21.57-$29.19/hr.
- This is a flexible-hybrid role whose essential functions allow the employee to primarily work from a personal home office but also require the employee to work at a physical GESMN or partner facility as business needs require, sometimes with great urgency and little notice.
- Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!
Required Knowledge & Skills:
- Accounts payable experience.
- ERP Accounting platform experience; Great Plains a plus
- Experience with Accounts Payable automation software.
- Demonstrated competence with Word and Excel.
- Good telephone communication.
- Ability and desire to provide excellent internal and external customer service.
- Ability to maintain accuracy while meeting frequent deadlines.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Accurate, efficient keyboard and calculator skills.
- 2-5 Years of relevant experience required.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.
Salary : $22 - $29
