What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at ACS Inc.?
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 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.
Summary
Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee travel and expense reimbursements, and scholarship/award payments. Prepare monthly journal entries as assigned and assist with reconciliation of designated liability accounts. Will also set up new vendors and verify vendor information. Provide training to new College employees in the Emburse Enterprise system and respond to questions regarding standard expense processing and Emburse Enterprise. This position may also assist with annual 1099 processing 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 is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote. *This role does require 5 days per week onsite for the first few months to train.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000 - $62,000 (paid hourly and commensurate with related experience)
Required Education And/or Experience
We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!
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 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.
Summary
Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee travel and expense reimbursements, and scholarship/award payments. Prepare monthly journal entries as assigned and assist with reconciliation of designated liability accounts. Will also set up new vendors and verify vendor information. Provide training to new College employees in the Emburse Enterprise system and respond to questions regarding standard expense processing and Emburse Enterprise. This position may also assist with annual 1099 processing 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 is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote. *This role does require 5 days per week onsite for the first few months to train.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000 - $62,000 (paid hourly and commensurate with related experience)
Required Education And/or Experience
- High school diploma or higher is required.
- At least 3 years of professional accounts payable or related accounting experience is required, including invoice processing and employee expense reimbursement experience.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required. Experience working with ERP systems such as Business Central, Navigator, SAP, Oracle, or similar financial platforms is preferred.
- 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.
- Capacity to manage multiple invoices, expense reports, and tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines.
We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!
- Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical—comprehensive 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
Salary : $55,000 - $62,000