Accounts Payable Administrator

Society of Critical Care Medicine • Mount Prospect, IL

1d • $45,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Primary purpose: Coordinates the accounts payable function by distributing and coding invoices and preparing check runs and assists the senior accountant and controller as requested.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• At least two years of accounts payable or related experience, nonprofit industry experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated attention to detail and good recordkeeping
• Team player who can collaborate with others in the organization
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise and tact
• If hired, you must reside in the Chicagoland area.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus

Responsibilities

• Receives and distributes invoices to the appropriate departments for approval and ensures that they are processed in a timely manner.
• Completes coding for general and administrative invoices and ensures that proper proof of delivery is present if necessary.
• Reviews invoice coding for accuracy.
• Reviews expense reports and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares checks for review by the authorized signer.
• Assists in the preparation of annual 1099 forms.
• Responds promptly and completely to vendor, member, and staff inquiries and performs any necessary research.
• Assists the senior accountant with the daily, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting Department such as researching expenses, performing analyses, and reconciliations.
• Assists with the preparation of year-end and audit schedules as assigned.
• Participates actively in all relevant teams. Contributes ideas to the team and shares information from the team with the rest of the department. Supports SCCM's team environment throughout daily work.
• Serves as a backup to other staff in the department as requested.
• Travels to the annual Congress event as requested.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Options: With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family.
• Matching 401(K): We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement.
• Educational Assistance: Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree