Accounts Payable Specialist

Directions for Living is an essential community mental health services provider. All employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or other disaster situation.

About the role

Accounts Payable Specialist will ensure that all phases of the assigned accounts payable processes are completed accurately and within the time constraints of the monthly accounting closing schedule. This position involves all functions in the Business Office, with the main emphasis on Accounts Payable. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This role is based in the office with no opportunity for remote or work from home.

Responsibilities

• Enter data on all invoices and assign proper General Ledger codes.
• Enter daily cash transactions into the accounting system and generate report to billing department.
• Partner across the organization with multiple departments through the exchange of data, information, and frequent communication.
• Pay bills in a timely manner.
• Produce check listings and breakouts for Director of Finance.
• Maintain open and paid invoice files and checks.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and period end reports.
• Print checks, assemble with bill back-up and cover sheets, and prepare for signers.
• Maintain accurate file system for all paid invoices and checks.
• Track lease payments and invoices to avoid duplication of payment.
• Assist with Payroll and travel reimbursement as needed.
• Handle daily cash bank deposits and Petty Cash.
• Generate various accounts payable reports.
• Prepare cash daily summary report.
• Perform other job-related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college and two years fiscal experience; or graduation from an accredited high school and an equivalent combination of formal education and 3 years previous experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• 5 days of Paid Time Off.
• 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays (including the week of Christmas off).
• 403b retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

Pay

$22.35 per hour.