Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

at  Project Transition

Our Company Mission: To enable individual persons who have serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorder and/or a dual diagnosis of SMI and IDD to live a life that is meaningful to him or her in the community on terms he or she defines.

SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

This position serves a valuable role in the Finance Department and is essential for managing the payables of our growing organization. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure accurate and timely processing and recording of the accounts payable for two related companies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED, some college preferred
• At least 3 years of accounts payable experience
• Customer service attitude
• Strong computer and accounting system skills, Great Plains experience preferred
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve billing issues with vendors and staff
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential matters

• Process Accounts Payable for two related companies including several satellite locations.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payables are processed accurately and timely
• Set up new vendors in the accounting system
• Maintain accounts payable files that support transactions
• Respond to all vendor-related requests and issues
• Manage and process company credit card purchases, petty cash and expense reports
• Contribute ideas for process improvements
• Provide support for company financial statement audits and year end 1099 preparation
• Other duties as assigned