Job Description:

The Children's Home seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team!!

Job Summary: In this role we are looking to provide excellent customer service to agency liaisons, clients, staff and community members as related to the Accounts Payable position. Maintain an awareness of best practice regarding matching purchase orders to invoices, processing documents in the required accounting software and other programs and producing accurate and timely payment vouchers.

*This is an in person role that requires the individual to work in the office located in Binghamton, NY.*

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect, collate, organize and process invoices, statements, shipping orders and purchase orders as related to all agency purchases, vouchers and service payment requests.
• Keep accurate, organized and accessible files, both physical and digital, for the documents flowing through the Accounts Payable Department.
• On a weekly basis prepare payments for vendors based on agency resources, vendor payment obligations, contract agreements and direction from management.
• Handle all aspects of ensuring payments to vendors contain proper documentation, are presented professionally and released according to payment schedules and guidelines.
• Act as agency liaison for agency vendors. Maintain a professional attitude and be a positive representative of the agency.
• Assist in preparing bank deposits. Transport deposits to financial institutions each week as needed.
• Prepare and present professional documents for/from the Controller, including standardized reports related to purchase orders, payment vouchers, vendor information and other specific reports as requested.
• Perceive and react to the needs of others. Effectively manage multiple priorities and successfully complete them in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Create innovative ideas to streamline processes and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Understand that Confidentiality is a priority for the position and information is shared only on a need to know basis. Follow all agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma required
• A.A.S. Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in Accounts Payable or related field.

Relevant Knowledge & Essential Skills: Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with clients, families, staff and community contacts with a diversity of backgrounds and life situations. Capacity to participate in the principles and practices of the inter-disciplinary team approach is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills required. Excellent time management skills and ability to manage more than one project required. Ability to work under strict deadlines to complete assigned tasks. Proficiency and accuracy of operational computer skills required, including all Microsoft Office software. Must understand the team concept, necessity for confidentiality and commitment to the needs of the agency.

Full Time employees enjoy our generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, 403(b) with 6% employee match, PTO starting immediately, tuition reimbursement, child care reimbursement & more!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Accounts payable or related field: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Binghamton, NY 13901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person