Accounts Payable Specialist - Trust Fund

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is highly technical and responsible work of a professional nature in the maintenance and accurate completion of fiscal records for the Authority's programs and services. This employee will work with considerable independence at the technical aspects of the work yet will receive instruction and consultation with his/her supervisor on matters of policy and deviations from established procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and one year work experience or a minimum of three years’ experience in accounts payable and accounting functions, preferably in a community mental health setting or other closely related nonprofit human service organization.
• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems and/or spreadsheet software applications.
• Ability to prepare and understand detailed financial reports and statements.
• Knowledge of budgeting principles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to consistently meet regular deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong ten-key skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains client Trust Fund accounts; responsible for proper accounting of receipt of client funds and payment of client bills; assisting direct service staff with budgeting client funds.
• Oversees the client accounts receivable related to items paid for by JBS on behalf of a client. Prepares payment schedule of such items, when necessary.
• Invoices and maintains records for client rent and security charges at JBS residential locations.
• Performs the preparation of monthly, annual, and other required financial reports.
• Serves as liaison with medication vendors. Issues POs for meds, reviews invoices and prepares said invoices for payment monthly.
• Prepares monthly Trust Fund credit card reconciliation.
• Performs the reconciliation of receipts needed for certain purchases.
• Prepares account reconciliations
• Performs special accounting and financial projects, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level