ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

$55,000 - $60,000/Yr

A Safe Haven Foundation - Oak Forest, IL

Full-time

Oak Forest, IL

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive accounting support across the company, focusing on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and various clerical accounting functions. This role involves financial record keeping, expense report management, and coordination of administrative tasks, ensuring efficient operations within the accounting department.

Responsibilities

• Codes, obtains appropriate approval from various team members, enters and pays all US bills.
• Assists, verifies, and enters the employee monthly expense reports.
• Acts as a vendor liaison.
• Gathers details to enter monthly customer invoices and distributes the invoices.
• Assists in gathering and verifying monthly provider billing reports.
• Enters and deposits checks received on a weekly basis.
• Contacts customers regarding past due invoices and/or expired credit cards.
• Maintains up-to-date vendor and customer files electronically.
• Assists the accounting team in gathering needed items during the yearly audit.
• Assists the accounting team with any special projects that arise.
• Establishes, develops, maintains, and updates the filing system.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor or Associate degree in Business Administration.
• Knowledge of Accounting software, Database software, Internet software, Payroll systems, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.

Nice-to-haves

• 1-3 years of administrative experience preferred.
• Bachelor or Associate degree in Accounting preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $60,000 per year.
• Full-time employment with potential for career growth.