Accounts Payable Administrator

Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000
If hired, you must reside in the Chicagoland area.

Primary purpose: Coordinates the accounts payable function by distributing and coding invoices and preparing check runs and assists the senior accountant and controller as requested.

Responsibilities:

I. Accounts Payable    

1. Receives and distributes invoices to the appropriate departments for approval and ensures that they are processed in a timely manner.
2. Completes coding for general and administrative invoices and ensures that proper proof of delivery is present if necessary.
3. Reviews invoice coding for accuracy.
4. Reviews expense reports and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
5. Prepares checks for review by the authorized signer.
6. Assists in the preparation of annual 1099 forms.
7. Responds promptly and completely to vendor, member, and staff inquiries and performs any necessary research.

II. General Accounting    

1. Assists the senior accountant with the daily, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting Department such as researching expenses, performing analyses, and reconciliations.
2. Assists with the preparation of year-end and audit schedules as assigned.

III. Other Functions as Required to Carry Our SCCM's Mission and Goals 

1. Participates actively in all relevant teams. Contributes ideas to the team and shares information from the team with the rest of the department. Supports SCCM's team environment throughout daily work.
2. Serves as a backup to other staff in the department as requested.
3. Travels to the annual Congress event as requested.

Requirements:
•    Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience
•    At least two years of accounts payable or related experience, nonprofit industry experience preferred
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus 
•    Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines 
•    Demonstrated attention to detail and good recordkeeping 
•    Team player who can collaborate with others in the organization
•    High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise and tact 

Why SCCM?

Flexible Work Options: With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor.
Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected.
Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family.
Matching 401(K): We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement.
Educational Assistance: Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development.

SCCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer