Accounts Payable Administrator

Society of Critical Care Medicine•Mount Prospect, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinates the accounts payable function by distributing and coding invoices and preparing check runs and assists the senior accountant and controller as requested. This role requires the individual to reside in the Chicagoland area and offers flexible work options, with much of the work performed from home, but with the ability to come into the office when required by a supervisor.

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)
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus
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

Nice To Haves

nonprofit industry experience preferred
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.