Accounts Payable Specialist 1

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities. 

The Accounts Payable Specialist 1 is responsible for processing, analyzing and maintenance of accounts payable. May update or recommend improvements to internal processes. Duties include activities such as ensuring the accuracy and timely verification and payment of invoices and expense vouchers, computing discounts, coding expenses, matching PO’s, posting invoices and reconcile vendor balances. Follows up on discrepancies, and maintains vendor files. Prepare checks for signature and handles vendor inquiries.

Starting Rate: $26 - $31 / Hour, DOE

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Under direct supervision, responsible for processing, analyzing and maintenance of accounts payable. May update or recommend improvements to internal processes. Duties include activities such as ensuring the accuracy and timely verification and payment of invoices and expense vouchers, computing discounts, coding expenses, matching PO’s, posting invoices and reconcile vendor balances. Follows up on discrepancies, and maintains vendor files. Prepare checks for signature and handles vendor inquiries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Processes routine payable requests through data entry and analysis of information to produce payable checks and exceptions as assigned within required deadlines by the use of accounting software; includes obtaining signatures and distribution of payable checks.
• Ensures data and transactional documentation includes proper approval(s), supporting documentation, and cost allocation codes.
• Researches and resolves lost or problem invoices and purchase orders. Interfaces with vendors and associates to process for payment(s).
• Maintains and updates data, records, and documentation within the accounting software, databases, filing systems. Ensures records are well organized, accessible, and reportable.
• Reviews, verifies, and enters reimbursement of petty cash and bus pass funds in accounting software. Updates and maintains account reconciliation for petty cash and cash events.
• Serves as point of contact of assigned vendor accounts for administrative associates and vendors. Provides assistance by obtaining and providing information or guidance related to account.
• Sorts and distributes department mail to assigned personnel. Debits, credits, and totals accounts within the accounting software.
• Assists with the yearly financial audit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Typically requires an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, experience and expertise to perform the job successfully.

EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires two to four years’ of Accounts Payable experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), Windows-based applications and internet usage.
• Ability to apply GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles).
• Effective written and oral communication skills with associates at all levels, both internal and external to the organization.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate the understanding and compliance with regulatory requirements, organization policies, procedures and practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to travel locally, provide own reliable transportation, and maintain a driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards, auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Carrying/Lifting: Occasional / 0-30 lbs.
Standing: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Sitting: Constant / Up to 8 hours per day
Walking: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Repetitive Motion/Activity: Keyboard activity, telephone use, writing
Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint
Travel: Local travel with the use of the incumbents own vehicle may be required from time to time
Environmental Exposure: The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperatures are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.