What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Housing Opportunity Development Corporation?
AP Specialist
Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC) is a community-based, nonprofit affordable housing developer whose mission is to develop, preserve and manage affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households primarily in Chicago’s northern suburbs. Founded in 1983, HODC manages a growing portfolio of more than 30 affordable rental properties with over 700 units.
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for managing the company's accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, maintaining compliance with financial regulations, and supporting overall financial operations. Your expertise in accounting software, financial concepts, and data analysis will be essential to streamline our payables function and uphold the integrity of our financial data. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced organization committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Process and verify incoming invoices using Sage 50, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies related to accounts payable transactions.
- Enter data meticulously into accounting systems while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Manage invoice approvals, payment scheduling, and vendor communications to ensure timely disbursements.
- Prepare journal entries related to accounts payable activities and assist with month-end closing processes.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) requirements for financial reporting and internal controls.
Requirements
- Proven experience in accounts payable, accounting, or finance roles with familiarity in accounting systems such as Sage, or UltiPro.
- Strong knowledge of financial concepts including debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, and general ledger accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel functions like VLOOKUP, formulas, and spreadsheet analysis for data-driven decision making.
- Experience with financial software such as Workday, ADP, Ceridian, or similar platforms is highly desirable.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity while demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of accounting standards including GAAP and internal controls related to SOX compliance.
- Excellent analysis skills for account reconciliation, invoice processing, and identifying discrepancies efficiently.
Join us as an Accounts Payable Specialist and become a vital part of our finance team! Bring your expertise in accounting systems and financial compliance to help us maintain accurate records while supporting our company's growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision meets proactive problem-solving, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000