at Challenge Unlimited. Inc. in Alton, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Who We Are:
At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.
Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for providing accounting services which further our mission to help people who have different abilities to receive work support and development as needed—achieving the highest level of independence possible.Operationally, this position is responsible for verifying invoices, check requests, expense reports and credit card receipts for signature approval & coding costs to applicable departments, totaling charges, processing payments, and reconciling vendor accounts to statements. Collects W-9 information, reviews, and processes 1099s. Maintains Driver fuel PINs. Processes purchase orders and supports PO system. Performs limited General Ledger Reconciliations. Assist in maintaining the Vendor database.
- Shift: Temporary (looking for 3-6 months of work) Part-Time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm
- Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
- Location: Alton Illinois
Responsibilities:
- Process Accounts Payable: Support the Company’s mission by providing accounting services needed for business operations. Verify invoice approval and purchase requisitions align with company policies and procedures. Process incoming mail. Manage the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payment, including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining and/or verifying approval, and entering invoices into the accounting system. Code charges by applicable department. Enter data into accounting system. Process batch check runs, EFT and ACH transactions. Cash out automatic payments. Ensure the proper and timely booking of all payments and employee expenses and keep financial records updated and accurate.
- Reconciliations: Review all receipts for credit card purchases to match with credit card balance statements, verify approval and process for payment; includes WEX account. Review Vendor statement match up invoices in system to verify all items on vendor statement are accounted for. Work with Vendor and internal Managers to resolve any discrepancy items. Responsible for monthly accounts payable journal entries/accruals and assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
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Customer Relations: Answer accounting and financial questions in a timely, accurate manner by researching and interpreting data. Maintain good rapport with internal customers, vendors, and external auditors. Help build an effective Company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.PI274409602
