*DES MOINES REGION CATHOLIC SCHOOL CORPORATION*
*JOB DESCRIPTION*
*Position: *Accounts Payable Specialist
*Department: *Regional Business Office
*Reports To: *CFO
*FLSA: *Non-Exempt
*Position Purpose:*
The Accounts Payable Specialist provides financial, administrative and clerical support to the regional schools.
This position is responsible for remitting payments, reconciling accounts, monitoring expenses and processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
The Accounts Payable Specialist provides day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.
*Essential Functions:*
· Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, comparing/verifying to purchase orders and reconciling invoices.
· Ensures proper protocol is followed (ie: accurately completed purchase order, approval signatures, correct general ledger accounts, accurate and detailed documentation, etc)
· Records expenses in financial software after analyzing invoice/expenses
· Pays vendors timely by monitoring discount opportunities, scheduling and preparing checks and resolving payment discrepancies and documentation
· Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos
· Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
· Maintain historical records and filing documents
· Maintains and orders office supplies for staff and assists with special needs
· Assists with the annual yearly audit
· Prepares and sends annual 1099s by the deadline
· Participates and suggests continual process improvement in the accounts payable area
· Perform additional duties as assigned
*Hiring/Education Requirements:*
· Associate’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
· 2+ years of related accounting work experience
· Strong understanding of accounts payable and basic accounting procedures
· Previous experience or ability to learn relevant accounting software.
Blackbaud Financial Edge experience preferred
· Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required (ie: Excel, Word)
· Ability to manage confidential information, multiple priorities and competing deadlines plus maintain an attention to detail
· Professional integrity required to appropriately follow strict internal procedures
· Proven experience utilizing analytical and strong problem-solving skills
· Ability to collaborate across teams and with individuals using strong interpersonal skills
· High level of typing accuracy and speed; a strong knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation required
*Physical and Environmental Requirements:*
· Physical requirements include sitting, talking, listening, reading, writing, and keying/finger dexterity
· Ability to lift 25 lbs
· Environmental requirements including working indoors and outdoors
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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