Accounts Payable Job Description 2017

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The Episcopal Diocese of Texas Position Description Accounts Payable Bookkeeper Department: Financial Services Reports to:

Controller

Status:

Full time, Non-Exempt

Seeking an experienced bookkeeper for the Diocese and its related foundations to perform our accounts payable functions. The ideal candidate for this position has excellent organizational skills, is a skilled multi-tasker, is reliable and is committed to consistently meeting deadlines. Accuracy and confidentiality are important qualifications for this position, as well as the ability to communicate clearly. The position works closely with the Controller and other members of the Financial Services Department team, and interfaces with vendors and staff members as well as clergy and lay people across the Diocese. Accounts Payable Bookkeeping tasks: • • • • • • • • • •

Review invoices, check requests and expense reports for accuracy and completeness, and obtain approval where necessary Assign General Ledger account numbers for disbursements, using each entity’s individual Chart of Accounts Enter bills into the AccuFund accounting system, including vendor invoices, staff check requests and recurring monthly support payments Work with vendors to investigate and resolve past due invoices or other issues Create departmental reports for the Controller each month, as well as ad hoc reports and ledgers as needed by staff members Maintain staff credit card statements, reviewing for completeness and reclassification of expenses Maintain various spreadsheets, such as recurring support payments, grants, pension payments and credit card charges Enter journal entries as needed to adjust accounts Maintain 1099 information of vendors and create 1099/1096 forms at close of year Other duties as assigned

Other tasks: • •

Provide information as needed by external auditors (e.g. pulling invoices, explaining coding and the nature of the expense) Maintain accounts payable files

Qualifications: • • • • • •

2+ years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in a non-profit setting Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel Strong organizational and administrative skills and superior attention to detail Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work to consistently meet deadlines Effective corporate communications skills Some college or Associate’s Degree in related area preferred

Other Qualifications: • •

Embody the EDOT Staff Core Values: Professionalism, Joy, Bridge-building, Humility, Integrity, and Creativity. Develop healthy, positive relationships within and outside the Diocese

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume by December 15, 2017, to: zturnbull@epicenter.