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TA, Transactional Accounting

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Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time

This position is responsible for various Accounts Payable tasks and other projects assigned by the Associate Director of Accounts Payable. Some of the main responsibilities include: enter, batch and review accounts payable invoices into Sage MAS 500 Accounting System and maintain corresponding files, process parking voucher requests and other cash transactions as needed, provide back up support for recurring voucher set up as needed as well as providing back up support for team members during peak processing times.  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Create and maintain vendor records in Sage MAS 500 and Team Tracker  
  • Print and prepare invoices for weekly disbursements  
  • Enter assigned account payable invoices into Sage MAS 500, batch, audit and review.  
  • Assist with mailing checks weekly  
  • Enter paid wire and ach batches into Sage MAS 500 Accounting System, batch, audit and review daily and/or weekly at minimum  
  • Maintain department files and records for all disbursements paid by the Association weekly  
  • Collect funds for parking vouchers and other cash transactions as needed  
  • Assist with Vendor processing on a daily basis 
  • Participate in Sage MAS 500 testing and other system testing related to new technology  
  • Maintain professional attitude during organizational and departmental changes in a very dynamic work environment.  
  • Learn and embrace all new challenges with an open mind  
  • Other AP duties as assigned  
  • Provide continuous feedback and ideas for improving current processes  
  • Be mission-driven in all work activities  
Educational Background: 
High school diploma, Associate degree preferred  
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3 to 5 years accounts payable experience  
  • Experience in Microsoft Windows environment with working knowledge of Word and Excel  
  • Experience in Google Business environment with working knowledge of Google Sheets, Docs and Gmail  
  • Ability to communicate with internal and external customers via phone and email  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously accurately and meet daily deadlines  
  • Ability to work in a fast-past environment  
  • Detail-oriented  
  • Ability to respond to inquiries and complaints in a professional manner  
  •  Good Math skills  
  •  Ability to prioritize own work  
  •  Availability to support and back up to organization and team during peak periods  
  •  Ability to take independent action while keeping supervisor informed   
Job Function: 

Organization Info

Alzheimer's Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1980
About Us
Mission: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 4 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 5 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit