Accounts Payable Specialist (FT)

• College experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience with full cycle accounts payable and accounting operations.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting operations preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience with Blackbaud or similar accounting software preferred.
• Ability to compile, analyze and interpret financial information and data to facilitate decision making.
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team .
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet project deadlines.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Sorts, codes, and matches invoices; sets invoices up for payment
• Enters and uploads invoices into the system
• Prepares and processes electronic transfers and payments.
• Prepares and performs check runs.
•  Posts transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records.
• Reconciles accounts payable transactions.
• Prepares account analyses; monitors accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies and other issues; maintains vendor files.
• Corresponds with vendors and responds to inquiries.
• Maintains historical records by scanning and filing documents.
• Maintains an adequate control environment ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit related requirements 
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and government agencies. 
• Maintains purchasing card program for 15-20 users ensuring timely submission and approval of expenses, accurate general ledger coding of expenses, and training for card users.
• Maintains supporting documentation for fixed asset purchases
• Completes annual 1099 reporting process
• Maintains schedule and supporting agreements for equipment and rental property leases
• Produce monthly reports; assists with month end closing including maintenance of accounts payable subsidiary ledger and reconciliation to general ledger
• Works with select vendors to establish preferred vendor relationships, establish vendor credit accounts, and pursues other cost saving measures
• Provides supporting documentation for audits.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Salary : $39,300 - $49,700