Accounts Payable Specialist Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Accounts Payable Specialist Lions World Vision Institute – 3.2 Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time $41,400 – $49,317 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word Sage Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree Accounting General ledger accounting QuickBooks Organizational skills Computer skills Bookkeeping Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Position Purpose The LWVI Accounting Associate, working under general guidance will assist the LWVI Finance Office with a wide range of projects and be responsible for carrying out transactional tasks within the accounts payable process and escalating and resolving issues as they arise. This includes executing payments according to the proper AP workflow, policies and procedures. The Accounting Associate will gain practical hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting. Schedule and Pay Monday –

Friday, Hybrid Schedule Salary Range:

$41,400 – $46,000 per year Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review, code and enter all accounts payable invoices. Ensure proper department/GL coding for all AP transactions. Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices and resolve invoice discrepancies. Reconcile accounts, prepare reports, collect and maintain detailed records. Review and update information in accounting systems, perform analyses and verify data for accuracy and completeness. Monitor accounts to make sure all payments are up to date and invoices have been received. Monitor invoices pending for approval and declined. Managing AP Inbox and scanning of vendor invoices. Handling vendor calls on payment statuses. Establish and maintain positive relationships with all vendor accounts. Prepare check requests and electronic payments. Assisting with employee expense reimbursements, audit and verify expense reports. Ensure all credit card transactions are approved. Monthly reporting; assist with month end closing. Document LWVI Finance processes. Administrative support for Finance Office. Additional responsibilities as assigned. Work Environment The work environment described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to an office like-environment. The noise level is usually low. Open discussions about donor health and circumstances of death occur throughout the day. Equipment required for this position include but are not limited to, standard office space and equipment, standard PC equipment and printers and telephone. Physical Demands The physical demands, representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include but are not limited to: regularly required to sit, stand, talk, see and hear; needing to possess conversational hearing, with or without aid, as well as adequate vision; required to possess dexterity to operate standard office equipment; occasionally required to lift 25 pounds or more. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Required Two (2) Five (5) years’ experience working in Accounting Department preferred Prior general ledger or bookkeeping experience Experience with monthly and annual financial close; handon experience with computerized account systems (i.e. Sage, DacEasy, QuickBooks or other general ledger systems) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent organization and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (in both oral and written forms) across all levels of the organization. Must have strong verbal, written and analytical skills. Must have demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Must demonstrate adaptability to change. Must be able to effectively work independently and within a team. Must be able to manage both time and priority constraints and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Selfstarter that requires little supervision. Some weekend and evening work will be required. As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Lions World Vision Institute does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. Lions World Vision Institute is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (800) 214-6356 for assistance. Lions World Vision Institute will use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9. About Lions World Vision Institute Lions World Vision Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to honoring vision as a basic human right. Our work extends around the globe and includes donor family and recipient support, advanced tissue preparation for transplant cases, innovative research and technology development, eye bank and surgeon training programs, pediatric vision services, and community-based education in local and international communities for those who are visually impaired. With our worldwide ecosystem of eye banks, surgeons, and research leaders, we work tirelessly to honor a donor’s gift by protecting and supporting sight restoration for hundreds of thousands of people—transforming lives around the world…. So the world can see.