Jackson, Mississippi
Accounts Payable Bookkeeper Job Opening in Jackson, Mississippi - POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Receives and maintains all information pertaining to the accounts payable system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintains an accounting system to accomplish the proper recording and reporting of all operations, transactions, assets and liabilities of the YMCA for all funds.
Performs daily cash management, monthly bank reconciliation, and maintenance of recurring journal entries; reviews and prepares non-recurring journal entries.
Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, including but not limited to, bank/credit
Processes returned checks and drafts in the accounting system.
Assists with month end and year end closings.
Completes a variety of accounting, financial analysis, and budget projects.
Serves as resource person to management and program personnel in all matters relating to accounting and accounts payable.
Assists in preparation of financial statements required by management, the Board, and outside agencies.
Processes invoices for payment. Audits check requests and invoices for completeness and makes corrections as necessary.
Inputs vendor and expense distribution data in the accounts payable system.
Completes mailing and processing of check runs and files appropriate documentation and maintains accounts payable files.
Voids checks and credits appropriate accounts as needed.
Works with vendors and staff to resolve invoice discrepancies. Reviews vendor statements for past due invoices and work with vendors and branches to keep accounts current.
Maintains W-9 information for all vendors and prepares annual 1099 forms for IRS.
Maintains responsive and cooperative relationships with vendors and branches regarding accounts payable/journal entry matters.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor?s degree in accounting or related field preferred or Associate?s degree in accounting or related field plus at least one year accounting experience (or equivalent).
Knowledge of general ledger and accounting functions required, knowledge of banking systems and cash management preferred. Understanding of and experience in GAAP are required.
Knowledge of and expertise with computerized accounting systems and sound working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Must be highly organized and have the ability to work with confidential matters.
Strong customer service and relationship building skills.
Non-profit experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $35,000.00 to $45,000.00 /year
Required education:
Associate
Required experience:
accounting related: 2 years
Accounts Payable: 2 years
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