Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay. We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit.

Job Functions

• Review the AP Aging report each month with the Senior Accountant.
• Reconcile and address any discrepancies.
• Review invoices for accurate coding per the approved budget.
• Work with Procurement to resolve issues associated with PO’s and pending invoices.
• Verify that invoices are accurate by checking the invoice for accuracy and matching the invoice to the purchase order.
• Communicate and work with vendors regarding any invoice discrepancies and credits due.
• Ensure that invoices are paid in a timely manner in accordance with vendor terms.
• Process the weekly check runs.
• Verify that all check numbers are properly accounted for and that unused checks are properly secured.
• Review the recurring invoices list and ensure that all have been received in a timely manner each month for a smooth month-end closing process.
• Ensure that vendor information is accurate and submit changes to be made in the accounting system, as necessary.
• Ensures company policies and procedures are being adhered to as they pertain to accounts payable.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Contributes ideas for process-improvement
• Supports the Holiday Center Operation as directed.
• Supports the team in other tasks as assigned.
• Mets personal goals and actively contributes to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate degree in Business or Finance is preferred.
• One to three years of Accounts Payable processing experience is preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Experience processing Accounts Payable in a high-volume, fast-paced environment is preferred but will train the right candidate.
• Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team framework;
• Dependability;
• Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, culture, and other sources of diversity;
• Confidentiality of customer information;
• Able to handle job related matters in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Requires heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families and individuals.
• Requires understanding of poverty, a high degree of maturity, strong inter-personal skills, and the ability to work with low socio-economic and diverse populations facing crisis situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Knowledge of community resources available to homeless population.

Skills

• Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team framework;
• Dependability;
• Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, culture, and other sources of diversity;
• Confidentiality of customer information;
• Able to handle job related matters in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Requires heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families and individuals.
• Requires understanding of poverty, a high degree of maturity, strong inter-personal skills, and the ability to work with low socio-economic and diverse populations facing crisis situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Knowledge of community resources available to homeless population.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information;
• Physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress.

Other

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.
• Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.