| Job details |
| Job industry : |
Accounting/Tax/Company Secretary/Audit
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| Job segment : |
Accounts |
| Job role : |
Credit/Control Exec |
| Job skill : |
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, accounting software packages (Great Plains, Dynamics NAV) and Internet-based technology solutions. |
| Position vacant : |
Accounts Payable Specialist |
| Job location : |
Baltimore,
Maryland |
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| Job details |
| Company name : |
Living Classrooms Foundation
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| Minimum experience : |
1 years |
| Maximum experience : |
3 years |
| Job type : |
Permanent |
| Gross pay : |
Negotiable for the right candidate |
| Job posted : |
Aug 05, 2008 |
| Job view count : |
148
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| Job description |
| Job description: |
The Living Classrooms Foundation is a tax exempt, nonprofit corporation operated for the benefit of the community at-large dedicated to providing hands-on experiential education programs and job training skills with special emphasis on at-risk youth and groups from diverse backgrounds.
The Accounts Payable Clerk of the Living Classrooms Foundation plays a key role in an evolving/growing grants management infrastructure and is responsible for all purchase orders, invoices, vendor relations and related activities and reports to the Controller.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the accounts payable function within the organization's established policies.
- Handling purchase order/voucher preparation, invoice processing and verification and expense coding in preparation for payment.
- Examining records of amounts due and makes sure invoices are paid according to terms and discounts taken.
- Ensuring payment is issued accurately and timely; prepares accounts payable checks, wire transfers and ACH payments
- Verifying and approving Expense Reports.
- Preparing the list of monthly accruals, for month-end closing/financial preparation.
- Assisting in the monthly and year-end closing process; posting transactions to journals, ledgers and other records, as necessary.
- Preparing various internal and external reports for management, including accounts payable register, reconciliations & analysis.
- Working closely with the Grant Accountant and program managers to ensure that expenses are appropriately posted to the general ledger.
- Corresponding with vendors; handling inquiries and resolving issues.
- Implementing and providing appropriate procedures, controls, and reporting to support the accounts payable process.
- Ensuring that procedures reflect the most up to date best practices; evaluating productivity with numerous processing and efficiency benchmarks.
- Assisting with system implementations, as necessary due to upgrades and/or complete conversions. Performing research, assessments and making recommendations to the Controller for review.
- Providing exceptional customer service to Foundation management, program managers, internal and external contacts.
- Performing other duties as directed by Controller.
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| Req. candidate profile : |
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Associates degree from an accredited college/university.
- APCP certification preferred, but not necessary.
- Minimum 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, in a rapidly growing environment.
- Ability to implement policies and procedures; demonstrate independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents.
- Analytical and judgment skills necessary to accomplish diversified duties and multiple priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, accounting software packages (Great Plains, Dynamics NAV) and Internet-based technology solutions.
- Excellent customer service skills; effective and professional written/oral communication skills.
- Strong work ethic; appreciation for deadlines and adherence to policies.
- Occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
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| How to apply : |
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| Third party mediation allowed : |
No |
| Telecommute : |
No |
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