Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Senior AP Specialist

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.
The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist provides operational support to the Accounts Payable Manager by handling data entry, invoice verification, compliance tasks, discrepancy resolution, reporting, and serving as a backup for payment processing to ensure accurate and compliant financial operations.

Job Responsibilities
  • Supports the Accounts Payable Manager in carrying out the daily operations of the Accounts Payable Department. Serves as a backup to the Accounts Payable Manager for payment processing
  • Completes accurate data entry, verifies invoices and expense reports to ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational requirements, troubleshoots system errors, and assists with system administration tasks
  • Partners with stakeholders to research and resolve discrepancies and exceptions to ensure accurate and complete accounting records, consulting with his/her supervisory chain as needed
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge on compliance requirements and handles a wide array of administrative tasks to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and organization/programmatic requirements. Prepares routine and ad-hoc reports as needed.

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
  • Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time
  • Lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs

Other Requirements: Comply with program and/or requirements related to:
  • Background check

Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum
  • Associate's Degree (AA) in a related field of study and 2-3 years of relevant experience
  • Invoice-to-pay cycle, vendor relations, month-end and 1099 reporting
Preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in a related field of study and 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Invoice-to-pay cycle, vendor relations, month-end and 1099 reporting

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago was founded more than a century ago to meet human need. We accompany anyone in need regardless of their faith, race, gender, or ethnicity.

By unifying and collaborating across the Catholic community during the 1917 global pandemic, our founders envisioned that together we might make a bigger difference for our community, and we did . . . and still do.

A trusted partner and steward, Catholic Charities has grown to be one of the largest human service providers in the Chicago metropolitan region, covering Cook and Lake counties.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
1917
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