Accounts Payable Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for verifying and paying all invoices issued to YMCA of Southwest Florida and SKY Academy Charter Schools in a timely manner. This position performs the duties and responsibilities of the accounts payable functions that ensures accuracy of the financial system supporting both the YMCA and Charter Schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all aspects of the accounts payable function, such as entering invoices into the accounting software, managing the Purchase Order process, and matching existing purchase orders to invoices according to department policies and deadlines.
• Identify errors or discrepancies and resolve them before processing, such as verifying that there are at least two required approvals on each purchase request.
• Prepare and complete ACH transactions and web payments, and backup documentation.
• Reconcile accounts payable related accounts; and submit journal entry requests to the VP of Finance for adjustment to the general ledger.
• Research and resolve any outstanding balances on accounts, including telephone, mail, or email communications with vendors.
• Maintain electronic vendor files, including current years W9 and vendor liability insurance information.
• Assist in printing yearend forms 1099 and preparation for mailing.
• Complete monthly credit card reconciliation and file creation for import into accounting software.
• Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the accounts payable function in accordance to record retention policies and laws.
• Assist in annual audit by preparing assigned reports or providing documentation as directed by supervisor.
• Verify that expenditures follow the policies of YMCA of Southwest Florida for purchasing and travel and record expenditures against the appropriate accounts.
• Identify improvements for effectiveness and efficiency of the accounts payable function, including new software, internal controls, new electronic payment technologies and customer service.
• Filing accounts payable documents and preparation for new year files.
• Will assist CFO with any administrative tasks when needed.
• Provide cross training to staff as directed by Supervisor per written accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Perform various departmental tasks in support of co-workers as workload and staffing levels dictate.
• Assist with special projects as requested.
• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Work effectively with department heads, department staff, and outside vendors by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving and honest communication.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending training and reading job-related materials.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality and safety.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Responsible for any other duties relevant to position as assigned by the Supervisor.