Assist with day-to-day functions of the Finance Department with a focus on accounts payable
Review all A/P and A/R General Ledger coding for correctness and reasonableness and resolve coding discrepancies prior to processing
Process Accounts Payable invoice and credit memo processing, cash disbursements, EFT payments, and weekly A/P vendor payments
File weekly A/P and A/R documentation and maintain documentation files and vendor files in alphabetical and chronological order
Maintain vendor and customer accounts in accounting software, reconcile vendor account balances to vendor statements monthly, and verify/correct balance and billing errors
Work with customers and vendors to answer inquiries, prepare Accounts Receivable statements and customer invoices, and process Accounts Receivable cash receipts, EFT and ACH deposits
Process annual 1099’s, ensure Finance internal controls are adhered to, and assist with providing documentation for annual audits
Work with Finance Manager to ensure project coding and prepare reports and schedules
Develop, plan, administer and monitor procurement activities and manage Procurement Services Department functions, including bids, RFPs/RFQs, encumbrance process, and procurement software administration
Provide professional procurement support and guidance to departments and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local purchasing policies and procedures
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy and collaborate cross-departmentally with Business Development, Program Management, and Finance
Requirements
AA in Accounting or related field
2-4 years A/P and A/R work experience
1-2 years’ non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
10-key by touch
Promote confidentiality of financial and other data at all times (expected behavior)