Accounts Payable Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Supports accounting operations, processing accounts payable for locations. This position is responsible for processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices and payments in compliance with the organization policies, donor and grant requirements, and nonprofit accounting.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of accounts payable relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit or multi-entity environment.
• A minimum of three to five years working web-based accounting program doing accounts payable. Candidates must have a passion for fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army and must be articulate in presenting the same to others.
• Candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background inquiry and annual motor vehicle check with a valid driver’s license.
• Candidates must have a passion for fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army and must be articulate in presenting the same to others.
• Candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background inquiry and annual motor vehicle check with a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to promote the mission of the Salvation Army.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment.
• Confidentiality and integrity are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional manner.
• Quick and accurate data entry skills.
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting and grant tracking.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage high transaction volume across multiple funding sources and entities.
• Proficiency in applications, including demonstrated experience in using a web-based software, e-mail, MS Office applications.
• Demonstrate ability to adopt to standard operating procedures
• Positive attitude and customer service orientation.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to function in a paperless environment.
• Valid MVR is required.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Review, Coding & Processing
• Multi-Entity & Fund Accounting
• Vendor Relations & Compliance
• Payment Processing
• Month-End & Year-End Close
• Compliance, Internal Controls & Process Improvement
• Reporting & Collaboration

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees