Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

Purpose:

Ensures the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments to the organization's vendors, including obtaining appropriate approvals, documenting expenses, and verifying general ledger coding. This role works closely with vendors, internal departments, and the Finance team to maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close activities, and promote efficient accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities:

• Processes vendor invoices and payments accurately and in a timely manner in multiple systems.
• Ensures proper approval and coding for invoices.
• Maintains expense approval hierarchies in accounting systems.
• Completes administration work with Ramp expense management system.
• Monitors aging reports and ensures payments are made according to payment terms.
• Reconciles vendor statements and promptly resolves discrepancies.
• Responds to vendor and internal staff inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status.
• Assists with audits or other internal requests by providing requested documentation and support.
• Prepares account reconciliations and journal entries, including accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Collaborates with internal staff and external business partners to resolve data inconsistencies.
• Recommends process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy for the work overseen.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree in Business or Accounting preferred
• 2-5 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Advanced computer and data entry skills, with working knowledge of accounting/ERP software and automated invoice processing systems
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience preferred
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and professionalism by providing direct, accurate, and timely responses to vendor and internal staff inquiries
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Must have valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation if driving is required
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2-step TB test and background check

Working Conditions:

• Physical requirements: Sedentary work requiring exertion of up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Physical activities: Frequent sitting, talking, hearing, repetitive hand movements, keyboarding, fingering, and close visual acuity for reviewing financial documents, entering data, and using computer systems.
• Environment: Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment with minimal exposure to safety or health hazards.
• Time: Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to meet departmental deadlines, month-end close requirements, and organizational needs.

These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization.

EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.

About EveryStep

One of Iowa's oldest nonprofits, EveryStep has provided health care and community services since 1908. Our team of experts are driven by a single purpose - to care for people and connect them with support at every step of their journey. Each year, we help thousands of Iowans cope in times of crisis and move forward with stability, dignity, and hope.

The diversity and breadth of our programs ensure that we can meet a variety of needs at once and provide ongoing assistance over time. More than 30 programs and services:

• Deliver in-home care to people who are ill, injured, or facing the end of life
• Offer compassionate support to families experiencing grief and loss
• Assist new and expecting parents and support the healthy development of young children
• Help Iowans navigate complicated health care and social systems
• Walk alongside refugees and immigrants arriving in our community
• Bring wellness services to places where people are

Serving Iowa from 11 locations, nearly 400 employees and hundreds of volunteers are committed to EveryStep's mission: We empower individuals, support families, and strengthen communities. There is at least one EveryStep program available to residents in every Iowa county. Every program is important and contributes to our mission.

EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.