Accounting Assistant (AP)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 90000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information visit .
Summary: Accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices travel & expense reimbursements and scholarship/award payments. Monthly journal entries as assigned along with assisting with reconciliation of specific liability accounts. May also set-up new vendors and verify vendor information. Training of new College employees in the Emburse Enterprise system and answering questions about normal expense processing and Emburse Enterprise. Position may be required to assist with the annual processing of 1099s and other duties as assigned.
This non-exempt position will report to the Accounts Payable Manager in the Division of Finance and Facilities. It is based in our Chicago office and does require being onsite 5 days per week for approximately 3 months of employment. It will then become a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $51987-$55000 (paid hourly and commensurate with related experience).
Required Education and/or Experience:
- Associates degree or higher is strongly preferred. High School diploma is required.
- At least 2 years of similar professional accounting experience is preferred; accounts payable experience is required.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint). Proficiency in ERP systems (Business Central Navigator SAP Oracle or Similar) is required.
- Strong ability to review invoices and expense reports for accuracy and compliance.
- Customer service experience attention to detail team focus and strong written and oral communication skills are required.
- Ability to analyze discrepancies resolve payment issues and escalate concerns as needed.
- Strong multi-tasking abilities are required.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Were committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!
- Vacation personal and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medicalcomprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
- Dental Vision and Prescription drug program
- 403(b) Matching Program
- Pension Plan
- Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Domestic Partner Coverage
The American College of Surgeons is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Invoicing
- Accounting Tally
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
- Bookkeeping
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The American Community School opened its doors in 1955, when Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parker opened their residence to American families interested in a school with an American curriculum. During that first year, there were only 12 students in grades 1 through 8. As the young Kingdom grew, so ... View more
