Accounts Payable Specialist Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Accounts Payable Specialist Habitat for

Humanity of Wake County Raleigh, NC Job Details Estimated:

$45.8K – $55.6K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Accounting software Mid-level Microsoft Office Finance Databases High school diploma or GED Bachelor’s degree Accounting Scope management 1 year Associate’s degree Accounting Communication skills Time management Full Job Description

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST SUMMARY

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County (HFHW) changes lives by bringing together God’s people and resources to help families in need build and own quality, affordable homes in safe and supportive communities. Since 1985, HFHWC has partnered with homebuyers, donors, and volunteers to build more than 900 safe, affordable, energy-efficient homes in all parts of Wake and Johnston counties. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Payable Specialist (APS) prepares and maintains business transactions, applying accounting principles. This includes analytical, evaluative, and advisory work that requires an understanding of accounting theory and practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Monitor the Bill.com inbox and AP email inbox accounts. Ensures all company procedures, approval processes, and internal controls related to Accounts Payables are followed. Processes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, and coding (using General Ledger codes), verifying, and reconciling invoices. Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payments. Resolves purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation. Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports. Monitors discount opportunities on vendor invoices. Preparing Accounts Payable checks and ACH batches. Timely and accurate filing (paper files and digital file uploading). Research assistance with special projects directed by senior staff. Assist Senior Accountants with daily processes. Assist in the preparation of the annual audit reports. Actively looking for ways to improve processes for efficiency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Desire to learn and explain accounting information. Ability to multitask and good time-management skills. Ability to learn accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations. Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success. Critical thinker and problem-solving skills. Strong knowledge of technology with the ability to leverage it to improve operations and communication. Great interpersonal and communication skills; excellent team player.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent required Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred 1-3 years of experience in accounting required Intermediate to advance experience with MS Office Suite with focus on Excel required Intermediate to advance experience with accounting software and databases required Experience with working with volunteers strongly preferred

GUIDELINES

Adherence to the Affiliate strategic plan, included within Habitat Wake’s overall plan and mission. Additional employee guidelines are provided in the HFHWC Policy and Procedure Manual.

COMPLEXITY

Responsibilities involve multitasking several activities with differing deadlines, importance, and stakeholders, requiring exceptional ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time.

SCOPE AND EFFECT

All work must comply with applicable laws, as well as Habitat Wake’s guidelines, policies, and mission statement.

CONTACTS

The APS has frequent contact with other HFHWC staff, volunteers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely requires operating standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The APS is responsible for keeping the Controller updated on project status and problems as they occur through regular meetings. Formal reviews are held annually by the Controller. NOTE The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. All employees may be assigned additional duties at any time. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Applications are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also require that all staff take their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work seriously. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable for upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.

THIS COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW. THIS MEANS THAT, REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION IN THIS APPLICATION, IF HIRED, THE COMPANY OR I MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR

NOTICE.