Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist - full time

• Associate degree in Accounting preferred.  A combination of a high school diploma with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a computerized accounts payable environment experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a computerized accounts payable environment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and general business practices.
• Demonstrated speed and accuracy utilizing a 10-key adding machine and data entry.
• Exceptional attention to detail required.
• Experience with The Financial Edge Accounting software preferred, or similar experience.
• Strong skill in Microsoft Excel and Word software packages.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primary and essential job responsibility.

The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources

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