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Accounts Payable Specialist

Center for Human Services - Missouri
Missouri, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026
Full time

Pettis County

Missouri

(Remote/Hybrid)

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports the Center for Human Services’ (CHS) mission by performing and coordinating accounting duties within the organization, in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for Performing and Coordinating Accounting Duties by:

  • Ensuring proper general ledger coding, obtains approval from relevant departments, and processes invoices for payment in accounting software.
  • Ensuring appropriate cost allocation of company expenses in the accounting software.
  • Processing daily ACH and positive pay files for issued payments.
  • Reviewing executed contracts to confirm accuracy of vendor billing prior to payment.
  • Reviewing, approving, and posting credit card transactions from MyCentralPay to the accounting software.
  • Reviewing, approving, and posting staff expense reimbursements from Paycom to the accounting software.
  • Researching outstanding checks.
  • Preparing monthly reports, as assigned, by generating reports in NetSuite, Excel, and other applications.
  • Purchasing supplies for the Finance department.
  • Maintaining electronic vendor files and ensuring accuracy and completeness of vendor records.
  • Participating in annual financial audits
  • Assisting and performing other duties and provides backup support as assigned.

Maintains Compliance As Needed By

  • Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of CHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure their correct application in financial statements preparation and to provide accurate responses to inquiries from CHS employees.
  • Completing training as required and seeking technical training opportunities for applications specific to the business needs of the organization.

Skills And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Critical thinking skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
  • Strong organizational skills

COMPETENCIES

  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Initiative
  • Analyzes data
  • Problem solving ability
  • Relating to others

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

  • Associate degree (AA or AAS) in related field plus two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to equal four years.
  • Intermediate Excel skills including the ability to combine and manipulate large sets of data.
  • Must provide proof of valid driver’s license and personal valid vehicle insurance.
  • Time management and organizational skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP platforms is preferred.

SHIFT: FT (40 hrs/week) Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.

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