Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

BASIC FUNCTION

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for Accounts Payable Administration ensuring proper and timely payment of all Vendor/Contractor invoices and Debts of the organization. This includes timely government other regulatory agency filings and payments, preparation of and issuance of annual 1099s for independent contractors and applicable vendors.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of the accounts payable process for all Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries entities.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of Accounts Payable and requisition software systems to maximize efficiencies.
• Review invoices and check requests. Prepare and process accounts payable checks, ACH payments, and autopay. Reconcile payments, prepare analysis of accounts, monitor vendor accounts to ensure payments are up to date, and resolve discrepancies.
• End user support for requisition and purchasing systems.
• Affords assistance in reconciliation of payables system (Workplace) to accounting software (NetSuite).
• Completes and submits sales tax exempt certificates as necessary.
• Produces monthly reports and assists in month-end closing.
• Collaborates with leadership to set departmental goals, develop and administer training, and identify initiatives for efficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general accounting functions and principles.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to organize/prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and/or implement new software.
• Interest in automation and artificial intelligence.
• Able to handle confidential information.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills.
• Able to work in a collaborative environment which fosters effective teamwork in meeting the mission of Oakwood.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Information management skills and problem-solving skills.

Experience, Education, And/Or Training

• Associate degree in accounting and three to five years equivalent experience required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel skill preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant accounts payable and accounting computer applications.
• Proficient in data entry.