Accounts Payable Specialist

Title : Accounts Payable Specialist

Department : Accounting

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for verifying proper payment approval, processing payments accurately in a timely manner, and ensuring that discounts are taken when available. The Accounts Payable Specialist reports directly to the Accounting Supervisor / Manager and may assist with other duties as necessary.

REPORTS TO : Accounting Supervisor / Manager

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Associate Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Substantial experience can be taken into consideration in looking at education requirements.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in a business setting.
• Knowledge of non-profit agency operations, functions, and non-profit accounting practices preferred.

Ability to maintain records and files properly and in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Travel :

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Classification, Type & Expected Hours of Work :

This is an on-site and full-time, non-exempt hourly position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours and may include evening and weekend obligations.

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to naidoos@ccsem.org.