Accounting Specialist

Have you ever wanted to do something that makes your community a better place to live, work, and play? Would you like to collaborate with and meet some of Louisville's top CEOs and business leaders? Well, now you can! Come work at GLI!

GLI, the Metro Chamber of Commerce, recognized by Louisville Business First as a Best Place to Work , is hiring an Accounting Specialist and we're looking for the right fit. GLI hires based on skills, experience, and alignment with its organizational values. We look for people who are dedicated, inclusive, results oriented, and collaborative to drive our mission and enrich our organizational culture.

Our top-notch initiatives and programming made us Chamber of the Year in 2019. Whether it's through supporting and promoting our local businesses, advocating for a business-friendly environment, hosting great events, expanding the region through business attraction, or solving critical talent problems, by joining the GLI team you can help grow our regional economy.

Plus, you'll have the chance to work with driven and creative professionals in a collaborative culture. GLI has a flexible hybrid working arrangement along with competitive pay and benefits.

Greater Louisville Inc. - the Metro Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing the regional economy. As the region's largest convener of business leadership, GLI leads economic and global outreach strategies focused on business attraction; nurtures the entrepreneurial eco-system; and champions the development of the community's talent base. As the voice of Greater Louisville's business community, GLI advocates for a pro-business environment and facilitates businesses engagement on issues that impact regional competitiveness.

Here are just a few of the many comments from employees :

• "GLI is the pulse of the community and helps my community grow. I like being a part of an organization that helps bring change, awareness, and business success."
• "People are treated fairly and with respect. [Our] ideas are listened to and given due consideration. The leadership cares about employees and their well-being. There is also a clear sense of giving back to the community."
• "I enjoy working with my team and I enjoy what we do. I feel like I am making a difference in my work. GLI makes their employees feel appreciated and a vital part of the team."

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GENERAL SUMMARY :

This position manages the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments and proper recordkeeping within GLI's systems. The role also supports various finance and operational functions, provides backup to key finance team members, and collaborates cross-functionally to support organizational needs. The position serves under general supervision and may exercise partial leadership over clerical staff engaged in processing accounting transactions. Works independently, subject to management review and audit, as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS :

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

Reporting & Reconciliation

Vendor & Database Management

Cross-Functional Support

Administrative & Departmental Support

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Associates degree in accounting. Two (2) years or more of experience in accounting. A combination of education and experience may be substituted when proficiency is demonstrated.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

Experience with the following types of software and / or Windows based applications is preferred : Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft Office applications, Concur Expense Reporting, & Cascade.

The incumbent will be required to pass a background check in accordance with our hiring practices and must be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s / he encounters.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

GLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.