What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at YWCA Metro St. Louis?
The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions and the outflow of capital for the Agency.
Responsibilities
- Verify invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies
- Process payments in a timely and accurate manner
- Perform invoice and general ledger recording
- Execute credit card and bank account reconciliation
- Reconcile vendor statements and maintain accurate records of accounts payable activities
- Generate purchase orders as needed
- Prepare and process weekly check runs and obtain signatures for payment
- Verify documentation prior to obtaining signatures for checks
- Retrieve and distribute mail
- Research and resolve vendor matters and payment discrepancies
- Assist with month-end closing activities and annual audit preparation
- At the direction of the Accounts Payable manager, ensure all accounts payable transactions are executed
- Assist senior financial officers as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software and online platforms; MIP software experience preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable processes
- Have the capability to maintain confidential and meticulous records
- Exercise sound judgement and best practices
Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred (non-profit experience a plus) or the equivalent of education and experience
- 2 years of accounts payable experience
YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
