Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist - Part-Time - Day Shift Community Care is hiring a temporary Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Community Care team. This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys team collaboration, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This is a part-time temporary opportunity at our Waukesha office.   Accounts Payable Specialist Job Responsibilities: Accounts Payable Internal Control - Responsible for appropriate internal controls relating to accounts payable and bringing problem areas to the attention of the Accounting Manager. Assists in the development and maintenance of documented policies and procedures as assigned. Invoice Review/Investigation - Reviews invoices from vendors, matches to purchase order or other source document and investigates any discrepancies. Effectively utilizes vendor discount and allowance polices. Prepares the data and performs entry to provide the agency with weekly check runs for payment of invoices. Accountable for timely and accurate payment of invoices and resolution of problems with vendors. Oversees mailing of checks and invoices. Audit Assistance - Assists with internal and external audits. Check Printing - Oversees the check printing process by preparing edit list for management review and printing both Claims and AP checks. Also oversees the credit card payment process. Record Maintenance - Maintains appropriate filing records related to W-9 and effective processing on 1099 forms. Co-worker Coverage and Assistance - Assists other specialists as assigned with member billing issues, accounts payable, vendor issues and other finance/accounting issues.  Accounts Payable Specialist Job Requirements: Education: Required - High School Diploma (GED may be substituted for High School Diploma)                   Preferred - Associates Degree in Accounting Experience: Required - 1 year of related work experience. Associate’s Degree in Accounting may be substituted for experience. General knowledge of accounting principles, practices and computerized accounting systems. Ten key calculator proficiency.                    Preferred - Experience with a health care provider Accounts Payable Specialist  Job Schedule: 20-25 hours per week -Monday to Friday - no weekends Core Hours: 8:00AM – 4:30PM 6 month contract About Community Care Community Care is a local nonprofit with more than 40 years of experience helping older adults and adults with disabilities live as independently as possible within the community. We coordinate and deliver a full range of supportive services that help more than 13,000 Wisconsin residents live safely, confidently, and with dignity. We are Wisconsin-based with local offices supporting each of the 15 counties we serve. Our dedicated team works with members to develop care plans to meet their health and social needs Together with our community partners, we’re committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers members to live a healthy and independent lifestyle. Compensation and Benefits: Our employees make a real difference in people’s lives every day, that is why we are proud to offer a compensation package that includes: Generous, paid time off Competitive pay and benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.) Flexible benefits plan Employee referral program Coworkers care program Retirement plan with employer contribution Employee Assistance Program Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer