Job Description

Job Location: Ewing Center - Sedalia, MO 65301
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $21.25 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Accounting
Accounts Payable Lead
Full time
Sedalia, MO
Pettis County
The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounts Payable Lead supports the Center for Human Services’ (CHS) mission by performing and coordinating accounting duties within the organization, in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies. The Accounts Payable Lead provides day-to-day coordination of AP activities, serves as a subject matter expert for accounts payable procedures, and partners with internal departments and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and maintain positive relationships. This position may also provide guidance and oversight to accounts payable staff and contribute to month-end and audit activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Opens, sorts, and scans incoming mail and processes outgoing mail.
- Transports deposits to banks and distributes interagency mail.
- Orders supplies for the department.
- Participates in committees as assigned.
- Works with support staff to assist clients with financial guidance.
- Prepares accounting entries to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, journal entries and bank reconciliations.
- Serve as the lead liaison for the Accounts Payable team and the first point of escalation for complex internal and external inquiries.
- Act as a key contributor to the month-end close process.
- Review monthly corporate credit card purchases, verifying correct general ledger coding.
- Reconciles accounting software to software utilized by other departments.
- Prepares, organizes, and maintains files to ensure complete documentation and adequate audit trails in accordance with CHS requirements and Social Security Regulations.
- Maintains knowledge of Organizational Social Security Payee rules/procedures.
- Assists with expense management by utilizing payroll and banking software applications.
- Supports the organization and Finance Team by assisting and performing other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Critical thinking skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Strong organizational skills
COMPETENCIES
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Problem solving
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree in related field plus four years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to equal six years.
- Excel skills include the ability to combine and manipulate sets of data.
- Must provide proof of valid driver’s license and personal valid vehicle insurance.
PREFERRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Time management and organizational skills
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP platform(s)
SHIFT: FT (40 hrs/week) Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details
EEO STATEMENT
Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR