Specialist, Accounts Payable

Specialist, Accounts Payable

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Compiles and maintains accounts payable records by performing the following duties.

Job Responsibilities

Reviews accounts payable invoices for all Archdiocesan agencies for proper payment amount and timing.

Prepares accounts payable checks through the Lawson Accounts Payable module and the Document Express check writing system.

Prepares cash transfer entries through a vb.net database application.

Scans and files closed payables.

Voids or stops payment of accounts payable checks as necessary, prepares cash transfer entry to record voided payment.

Answers agency payment inquiries.

Assists in monthly closings.

Assists with special projects as directed by the Accounts Payable Supervisor or other managers as directed.

Job Requirements

Skills & Attitudes Required for Success in Job

Computer literacy

Accuracy

Detail-oriented in reviewing keying and vendor information for accuracy.

Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Language Skills - Ability to read and understand the diverse vendor invoices received for processing by AP. Ability to easily communicate in writing and in speech in the English language.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems and communicate with team members or management to reach problem resolution.

Assertive yet courteous able to deal effectively with people, both within the Archdiocese and vendors.

Organized able to finish reviewing payables within timeframe and process and mail checks in the same day. Also able to look ahead at upcoming situations and plan accordingly.

Communicates well lets Supervisor know about potential problems clearly and in a timely manner. Asks the necessary questions about payables.

Flexible willing and able to change schedule and routine to meet the needs of the job, the department and the Finance Office.

Cooperative willing to help in other areas of the Finance Office as needed.

General Knowledge of Accounts Payable Processes vendor terms, discounts, invoices vs. statements would be a plus but is not required.

Creative willing to consistently and continually review processes with an eye to improve methods.

Working Conditions

Attendance Attendance and attention to job duties and deadlines are important so the successful candidate must manage their personal affairs to not interfere with work attendance.

Physical Abilities - The successful candidate will work in a standard office environment and make use of standard business assets including by not limited to personal computers, printers, copiers and file cabinets. Physical competencies must include, but are not limited to, abilities to move between floors within the building, work at a personal computer for extended periods of time, reach to retrieve objects or reports and navigate in the general office as required by job duties.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

No travel is required

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Our Mission

We are a unique communitydiverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work / life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and betterand we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviewswe love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.