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Job Location drjobs

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 52000 - 60000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Start Early is an energized future-focused organization devoted to providing quality early learning and care across the country.

Our desire to close the opportunity gap and build more inclusive early learning experiences for our youngest learners guides everything we do. As a leader in early learning and care we scale our deep expertise across program policy and research through partnerships across the country.

We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of appreciation & respect empowerment diversity excellence learning and communication.

Become part of our rewarding mission-driven culture! We want our employees to feel empowered motivated energized and passionate about the work they do!

The Accounts Payable Specialist will process invoices and check requests administer the accounts payable system and support the Accounts Payable team to ensure invoices are paid accurately and on time.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager you will:

  • Run and analyze AP reports. Follow up and communicate outstanding expenses invoices approvals and contracts on a routine basis.
  • Serve as secondary administrator of the accounts payable system. This includes monitoring approvals adding/deleting new codes and troubleshooting user issues with expense reports or travel booking.
  • Reviews follows up and communicates outstanding employee cash advances monthly.
  • Prepares check requests for rent payments monthly.
  • Serves as backup to process check runs including electronic payments as well as manual checks.
  • Enters AP invoices daily with accuracy as well and matches invoice activity with active contracts in the contract management system.
  • Assists with audit support as needed.
  • Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED required. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 2 years of experience in accounting or similar industries.
  • Computer savvy strong MS Excel skills and good MS Office skills (Word PowerPoint Outlook and Access).
  • Experience with accounting and report writing software.
  • Working knowledge of accounts payable processes.
  • Knowledge of MS Business Central accounting software Jet Reporting Concur Adaptive Insights Cornerstone Cvent Pay Pal and/or MS SharePoint is a plus.
  • Ability to learn and master other computer technologies/software programs as needed.
  • Must have experience managing deadlines and performing under tight time constraints.
  • Work requires continual attention to detail in composing proofing materials establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to process protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials.
  • Deep commitment to and experience in advancing diversity and inclusion into organizational routines and practice is required.
  • Effectively establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect.
  • Comfort and experience in handling risk and uncertainty to move work forward.

Base Annual Salary: $52000 - $60000

As of the time of this posting this is the expected base annual salary range. The base annual salary will be based on a wide range of factors including skills qualifications experience as well as business needs and limitations.

Our generous benefits plan includes:

Comprehensive Health Plans Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Holistic Wellness Program Professional Development Program 401k Contribution Paid Volunteer Days 6 months paid parental leave and much more.

Start Early is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to our core values by creating an inclusive environment for all staff.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Finance

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