Accounts Payable Specialist

United Way of Weld County builds powerful partnerships to bring about lasting community-wide change. With the support of United Way donors, volunteers and partners, together we are building a better Weld County, one where every household has the opportunity to succeed.

About the role

This position is responsible for accounts payable processing, communicating with vendors, assisting with month-end and year-end procedures, as well as other miscellaneous accounting tasks. A successful candidate will need to have great attention to detail, organization skills, and experience with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Enter accounts payable invoices – process payments weekly to vendors and clients.
• Maintain accounts payable invoice records.
• Keep track of employee credit card statements, enter them to be paid, and reconcile credit card statements to general ledger accounts.
• Perform data maintenance on accounts payable vendors and address corrections as needed.
• Process 1099s at year end and make any adjustments as necessary during the year.
• Assist with month-end and fiscal year-end closing duties.
• Support and promote the mission, values, goals and objectives of United Way, including representing United Way in professional organizations and the community (as assigned).
• Support fundraising efforts of United Way and activities that support United Way.
• Support United Way annual events, disaster response, and other activities as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings and in service opportunities.
• Attend UWWC meetings and events as necessary.
• Contribute to organizational promotions including writing promotional copy, proofreading informational and campaign materials, participation in outreach, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
• Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
• Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
• Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.
• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

Skills

• Attention to detail, working with numbers and data.
• High computer literacy required: demonstrated ability with MS Office including particularly Excel.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain composure under high-volume conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years’ experience in processing accounts payable required.
• Experience with grants management and compliance preferred.

Position Information

Half-time (20 hours), non-exempt. Reports to: Senior Staff Accountant. On-site; remote work not eligible. Background check and credit check required.

Pay

$23.66 - $27.73/hour.

Benefits

• Leave plan includes prorated vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and short-term disability.
• At least 14 paid holidays.
• Retirement plan open to all employees after one year; employer contribution determined by the Board of Directors.