hero

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA JOBS

DISCOVER JOBS IN THE CHAMPAIGN-URBANA AREA

ACCOUNTING A/P SPECIALIST

Spherion

Spherion

Accounting & Finance
Champaign, IL, USA
Posted on Oct 24, 2024
Job details
  • key responsibilities

    Essential Functions:-Input information into computer, analyze output and make corrections.-Monitor internal controls by getting proper authorizations, review of approval limits, propriety of disbursement, and appropriate information collected for governmental reporting.-Process bank transactions including voids, stop payments and reconciliations.-Maintain documentation in an orderly fashion which includes invoices, outstanding checks, month end AP reports, journal entries, and canceled checks.-Prepare reconciliations keeping accounts up to date.-Assist internal and external customers with information. Must know how all systems interrelate to accomplish this function.-Confirms, reconciles vendor statements and pays all appropriately approved expenditures in a timely fashion. Communicates any vendor issues to direct Manager.-Verify expenditures to ensure regulatory compliance.-Backup for AP check processing.-Perform checks and balances - audit and verify data entered into AP system.-Understanding excel to maintain formulas and changes to spreadsheets.-Uploading excel spreadsheet into the AP & GL systems.-Maintain cross-training and backup support for AP functions.-Backup support to Accounts Payable Manager.-Assist with other accounting and AP tasks as assigned.

  • experience

    4-7 years

  • skills

    previous healthcare related A/P

  • qualifications

    Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Five (5) years of prior Accounts Payable experience. -Prior experience on major computer and regulatory reporting systems. -Strong Microsoft office skills - detailed knowledge of Excel. -Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Be a Team player. -Take ownership and continuously strive to know all the ins and outs of the position. -Quick learner - learn from mistakes. -Ability to follow through to completion on assigned tasks. -Strong computer skills.

  • education

    High School