TITLE: Accounts Payable Technician

DEPT: THQ Finance STATUS: Non-Exempt/Full Time SALARY RANGE: $21.63- $24.04

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Technician is responsible for accounts payable processing for the Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) and Territory Headquarters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the current essential functions and requirements of the position. The staff member may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and task other than those stated in this job description.

• Review and code accounts payable invoices and corporate card transactions
• Process check runs, including electronic payments to vendors and employees
• Correspond as needed with field units and vendors, in order to complete accounts payable processing.
• Ingestion (scan/email) of Invoices to the Accounts Payable Workflow (APW) system.
• Verification of invoices/credit card transactions/check requests scanned from field units/departments for completeness with supporting documentation attached as needed.
• Review and coding of invoices and credit card transactions for proper Vendor ID and General Ledger account(s)
• Posting of accounts payable and credit card transactions from Workflow systems to Shelby accounting system.
• Processing of payment runs, including check printing and/or creation/submission of ACH payment file to the bank.
• Communicate with field employees/officer or vendors for resolution of billing issues or missing backup.
• Assistance with year-end tasks for the audit or 1099 processing.
• Other payables related tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment Used

• Personal Computer in a Network Environment
• 10 Key - Touch

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• MS Word and Outlook – good written communication skills. Able to complete basic business correspondence with proper etiquette and grammar.
• MS Excel – familiar with the use of spreadsheets and able to add/edit simple formulas.

• Experience with Shelby a plus.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, adaptable, work well with a team and able to handle confidential matters with discretion.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• AA in Business/Accounting or High School Diploma with minimum two years’ experience in accounting.

• Experience in Accounts Payable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes).
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.

REPORTS TO AP MANAGER