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Accounts Payable Specialist

St Catherine s Center for Children
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

Job Description

Job Description

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

We have (1) opening!

Monday - Friday : 8 : 30am - 4 : 30pm

Position : Accounts Payable Specialist

Program : Finance

Type : Full-Time; Non-Exempt

Pay Range : $21.50 – $23.50 (per hour)

Location : Albany, New York

Job Ref. # : 614

About Our Organization :

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. Our DEIB initiatives are designed to foster an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.

Our Mission :

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

Our Vision :

St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.

If you would like to learn more about us, please visit our website at : www.st-cath.org

Position Overview :

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, the Accounts Payable (A / P) Specialist will provide support to the Finance department. This position processes all accounts payables and any invoices which require payment. This position also assists in accounts receivables, as needed.

Duties / Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

  • Verify that all invoices are accurate and authorized to be paid. Enter invoices into accounting software.
  • Process check runs weekly and as needed.
  • Advise Director of Finance of invoices requiring payment and cash required to discharge liability.
  • Accrue all invoices and process end of month payables by the 15th of each month.
  • Submit appropriate monthly general ledger journal entries to the Director of Finance.
  • Manage and reconcile agency credit cards on a monthly basis.
  • Manage and reconcile all Petty Cash and Cash Advances. This includes verifying the receipts and appropriate authorizations.
  • Enter data on an ongoing basis to the accounting software, Excel spreadsheets, and Concur systems.
  • Communicate with vendors and resolve any invoice or payment discrepancies.
  • Complete tasks assigned by the CFO and / or the Director of Finance.
  • Prepare and scan bank deposits.
  • Cross-train on Accounts Receivable and serve as a back-up as needed.
  • Complete duties as required by outside accounting firm as part of all audits.
  • Track payments received by tenants in various programs and follow up with program managers on delinquent accounts.
  • Submit required documentation to funding sources for payment.
  • Additional position related duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor / director.

Position Specifications :

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Associates degree in Accounting or Business and / or two years related work required.
  • Excellent organization, planning, time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to be flexible, work independently, and manage stressful situations.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
  • Strong knowledge in Microsoft Excel is essential; Proficiency in other computer applications (Microsoft Word, Google Office, and the Internet).
  • Experience in Sage and Concur systems is a plus.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
  • Ability to handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
  • Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail.
  • Essential Attributes

  • Ability to work with financial / statistical data.
  • Ability to think independently, analyze data, and anticipate and minimize problems.
  • Capacity to self-motivate, but also work well as a team member.
  • Ability to work scheduled shift during normal agency business hours on a regular basis.
  • Ability to work under a tight deadline at times.
  • Ability to relate to a wide range of people.
  • Ability to understand, communicate with, represent and carry out the mission, values, philosophy and policies of St. Catherine’s Center for Children.
  • Ability to organize and effectively manage the varied tasks of the position.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel / service providers or professionals.
  • What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
  • Health Insurance options : Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Generous Combined Leave Time and LOADS of PAID Holidays! (Calendar B = 10 Paid Holidays)
  • 500 Employee Referral Bonus
  • Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
  • We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Pension Plan with Aggressive Agency contribution
  • Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit, at no cost to you !
  • Paid Training
  • including TCI and CPR / AED / First Aid Certification Update courses, if role appropriate
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Travel / Mileage Reimbursement
  • Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
  • The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment.
  • To qualify, certain conditions may apply; See Human Resources for additional details.
  • EEO Statement : St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.

    Background Checks : We run a thorough and complete pre-employment background check on all candidates being considered for a position, this includes fingerprinting. All candidates must successfully clear the pre-employment background check process, which follows NYS / DOJ requirements. We pay for all pre-employment background checks!

    Salary : $22 - $24

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