26 Sep
Accounts Payable Clerk Jobs Vacancy in Catholic Charities Kansas City Joseph Kansas City
- Position
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Company
- Catholic Charities Kansas City Joseph
- Location
- Kansas City MO
- Opening
- 26 Sep, 2018 30+ days ago
Catholic Charities Kansas City Joseph Kansas City urgently required following position for Accounts Payable Clerk. Please read this job advertisement carefully before apply. There are some qualifications, experience and skills requirement that the employers require. Does your career history fit these requirements? Ensure you understand the role you are applying for and that it is suited to your skills and qualifications.
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Accounts Payable Clerk Jobs Vacancy in Catholic Charities Kansas City Joseph Kansas City Jobs Details:
Position Objective
Assists the Accounting Supervisor with Accounts Payable processing, research, and reporting. Builds relationships with users of accounting services, both internal and external to the Agency, in a positive, productive manner so the department is seen as a welcoming, key contributor to the organizations mission. This position helps ensure the timely and accurate creation, review, and approval of accounting entries. Helps ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures and protocols. Proactively communicates accounting information as appropriate throughout the Agency. Continuously searches for, and implements, process improvements.
Essential Duties
First and foremost, complies with all financial policies and procedures. Seeks advice when in doubt.
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Ensure all payables are accurately entered and paid timely.
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Performs day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data.
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Vendor Management: Monitors vendor discount opportunities; verifies federal id numbers; schedules and prepares A/P checks; payment discrepancies; ensure credit is received for outstanding memos; issues stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
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Accurately charges expenses to the correct GL accounts and appropriate location, program, funding source, and grant line items (collectively called Dimensions).
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Prepares daily A/P journal entries as needed.
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Day/Month/Year End:
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Follows month end closing checklist and obtains final approval of Accounting Supervisor.
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Prepares monthly departmental expense allocations.
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Prepares adjusting/closing A/P journal entries.
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Ensure all accrued, deferred, and prepaid accounts are reconciled monthly.
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Recommends appropriate balance write-offs and adjustments.
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Ensure fixed assets are being recorded and depreciated properly.
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Reconciles the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
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Assists with budget development.
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Suggests updates to department procedures and protocols.
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Works with Accounting Supervisor on random accounting entry audits.
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Works with Accounting Supervisor to ensure Chart of Accounts and Vendor databases are current.
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Assists with banking transactions as needed.
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Acts as Petty Cash Custodian.
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Completes other assigned duties/areas of responsibility as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor.
Education and Experience
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High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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Associates Degree in accounting or finance preferred.
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Three (3) years of accounts payable and or accounts receivables experience required.
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Experience with automated accounting systems required.
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Non-Profit accounting experience preferred.
Skills and Competencies
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Excellent organizational habits.
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Able to consistently meet deadlines and produce timely and accurate data in a fast-paced environment.
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Detail oriented. Keeps accurate books and records.
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Professional demeanor.
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Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate complicated information to non-accounting management.
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Ability to procure cooperation from colleagues at all levels.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
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Proficiency with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, Microsoft Great Plains, QuickBooks.
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Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
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Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
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I understand that as an employee of Catholic Charities I am expected to perform in a manner consistent with the stated characteristics as outlined on the Performance Based Evaluation form and the following mission characteristics:
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Strictly follows the Catholic Social Teachings in all aspects of the duties of this position.
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Collaborative and participatory leadership styles with commitment to excellence in service provision
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Works collaboratively to achieve goals and resolves conflict to achieve the greater good.
- Respect for the diversity of talents and gifts of others and belief in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.
