Accounts Payable Lead

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC•Sedalia, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Lead supports the Center for Human Services’ (CHS) mission by performing and coordinating accounting duties within the organization, in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies. The Accounts Payable Lead provides day-to-day coordination of AP activities, serves as a subject matter expert for accounts payable procedures, and partners with internal departments and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and maintain positive relationships. This position may also provide guidance and oversight to accounts payable staff and contribute to month-end and audit activities.

Requirements

Associates degree in related field plus four years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to equal six years.
Excel skills include the ability to combine and manipulate sets of data.
Must provide proof of valid driver’s license and personal valid vehicle insurance.
Critical thinking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Time management and organizational skills
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP platform(s)

Responsibilities

Opens, sorts, and scans incoming mail and processes outgoing mail.
Transports deposits to banks and distributes interagency mail.
Orders supplies for the department.
Participates in committees as assigned.
Works with support staff to assist clients with financial guidance.
Prepares accounting entries to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, journal entries and bank reconciliations.
Serve as the lead liaison for the Accounts Payable team and the first point of escalation for complex internal and external inquiries.
Act as a key contributor to the month-end close process.
Review monthly corporate credit card purchases, verifying correct general ledger coding.
Reconciles accounting software to software utilized by other departments.
Prepares, organizes, and maintains files to ensure complete documentation and adequate audit trails in accordance with CHS requirements and Social Security Regulations.
Maintains knowledge of Organizational Social Security Payee rules/procedures.
Assists with expense management by utilizing payroll and banking software applications.
Supports the organization and Finance Team by assisting and performing other duties as assigned.