What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Services Specialist - Payables position at WorldVenture?
Division: Operations
Department: Finance
Reports to: Financial Services Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (FT)
Position Summary:
The purpose of the Financial Services Specialist – Payables role is to assist in keeping global workers on the field by making timely reimbursements to global workers and payments to vendors. The qualified candidate will be assigned Accounts Payable as their primary role and will be cross trained in Accounts Receivable to assist as needed. The responsibilities of this position play a vital role in the financial operations at WorldVenture by ensuring timely processing of expense reports and vendor payments in accordance with established schedules. This role serves the global worker, donor, and staff at WorldVenture by providing friendly financial support. The qualified candidate will experience a good mixture of task-accomplishment and helping others in the organization as they carry out their daily responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities:
The purpose of the Financial Services Specialist – Payables role is to assist in keeping global workers on the field by making timely reimbursements to global workers and payments to vendors. The qualified candidate will be assigned Accounts Payable as their primary role and will be cross trained in Accounts Receivable to assist as needed. The responsibilities of this position play a vital role in the financial operations at WorldVenture by ensuring timely processing of expense reports and vendor payments in accordance with established schedules. This role serves the global worker, donor, and staff at WorldVenture by providing friendly financial support. The qualified candidate will experience a good mixture of task-accomplishment and helping others in the organization as they carry out their daily responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities:
- Receive all inbound phone calls from global workers and address inquiries with a relational and servant mindset Update vendor information (name, address, and other changes) in accounting software
- Process and pay all WorldVenture bills and expense reports Process corporate credit card statements
- Create general ledger journal entries as needed
- Correspond with staff regarding questions on corporate expense policy, practices, and guidelines
- Process benefit and life insurance payments
- Dispense and account for petty cash
- File and maintain Accounts Payable records
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
- Identify and void checks that cannot be processed for payment
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Detail-oriented and organized and able to work independently in a high-volume environment that requires a work product that is highly accurate and timely
- Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills
- Can effectively use a computer, basic office equipment, and office software, such as email and Microsoft Office Software
- Thrives while working in a team environment
- Flexible and adaptable to change, unexpected demands, and interruptions
- Maintain a pleasant and helpful phone presence, even when under pressure
- Able to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and maintain a highly productive work environment
Personal Qualifications:
- Proven commitment to a personal relationship with God and a desire to serve Him in global ministry
- Christian character that reflects our values as an organization and dedication to WorldVenture’s ministries
- Affirmation of the doctrinal statement, sexual conduct policy, and child safety policy
- Demonstrated warmth, empathy, and trustworthiness in relationships
- Respect for those from nations and cultures other than their own
- Service-oriented attitude toward others
- Team player displaying humility and a learner’s attitude
Education and Formal Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience in Accounts Payable or data processing preferred.
Work Environment/Physical Activities:
- Office
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Long-term disability insurance
- Aflac Insurance offered
- Vacation
- Sick, bereavement, and jury duty
- 11 paid holidays
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions.