Accounts Payable Specialist

at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is the primary individual responsible for entering check requests and vouchers. Also responsible for assisting the General/Operating/Trust Accountant with accurate and timely maintenance and processing of accounts, certain bank reconciliations, journal entries, or other duties as required.

Essential Functions:
Process accounts payable including review and processing of invoices and check requests, printing checks, and posting check run data, ensuring data accuracy
Maintain bank check register and notify management of cash requirements
Process and print Intercompany/Trade Central invoices
Review and monitor Intercompany statements
Monitor vendor statements and follow-up on open items
Assist with preparing account analysis for several accounts
Complete General/Operating/Trust Fund research
Assist with report production and distribution including Trade Central reports
Review new vendor input and manage vendor list for accuracy
Assist with the quarterly reconciliation of 1099 vendors and assist in annual filing
Assist in monthly account reconciliations
Assist in Mailroom, as needed
Stamp in invoices received for processing
Prepare and enter journal entries as needed
Assist with A/R summary reports
Process monthly mortgage invoices
Process/Backup check request input
Other data entry duties as assigned
Education:
Associate's Degree in general business from an accredited college or university
Experience:
2 years' experience preferred in related field
OR: Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Skills:
Ability to speak read and write English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, beneficiaries and customers; and to perform the requirements of this job
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the duties of this job.

Physical requirements include: good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
Requires bending, squatting and walking
May stand for extended periods

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position may require some weekend and evening work and travel.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.