SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, review, validate approvals and process Program’s Petty Cash, MetroCards and Check Requests submitted for payment or funding.
• Investigate Check Requests, Petty Cash and MetroCards awaiting Program approval and actively follow-up to ensure their return from responsible parties in a timely manner.
• Respond to calls from vendors and SCO employees concerning payment status and/or funding of submitted Petty Cash, MetroCards and Check Requests.
• Matching, verifying and mailing of Check Requests payments.
• Obtain W-9 and Direct Deposit information from vendors and Program staff, as required.
• Serves as backup for processing and payment of Insurance invoices.
• Serves as backup for processing and payment of Director’s Advances.
• Filing and scanning of Accounts Payable documents, as needed.
• All other duties as assigned by Department Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or working towards an Associate Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, or similar role.
• Experience with a not-for-profit organization a plus.
• Experience with Petty Cash and MetroCard Funds processing a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient user in Microsoft Office Suite/Serenic.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written); ability to work well with other departments.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

• Be a team player.
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our Agency (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging).
• Be courteous and responsive to colleagues and clients, by developing a mutually respectful partnership with those served.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• In-office setting, and the ability to work remotely.
• Regular office hours.