Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Description:
Responsible for the timely payment of invoices and the verification of all supporting documentation and authorizations for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities. Monitors purchase orders and reconciles vendor statements. Manages reporting and requisitions for purchases. Reconciles general ledger accounts monthly. Resolves discrepancies in accounting records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews invoices and check requests for accuracy, proper coding, and approval. Researches and resolves any invoice discrepancies.
• Responsible for entering new items and prices in the purchase ordering system, reviewing requisitions entered in the purchase ordering system and creating PO's once proper approval has been obtained.
• Reviews items due for payment, per payment terms, in order to prepare and enter batches of invoices in general ledger.
• Maintains assigned vendor files and corresponds with vendors, responding to inquiries.
• Researches, analyzes, and prepares reports, manuals, correspondence, or other information required by leadership.
• Matches invoices to signed packing slips, purchase orders, and/or inventory received reports, as applicable.
• Prepares check voucher packets for approval, signature, and distribution based on check amount.
• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
• Models Goodwill Core Values - Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• Associate's Degree, or equivalent work experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, or another related field, required.
• Must have 2 - 4 years of related work experience performing accounts payable related tasks with a high-volume employer.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, practices, and general journal entries.
• Experience using automated accounting and purchase ordering systems, required.
• Experience using Workday Financial Systems, Intacct, or other OCR processing system, preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to be analytical and handle data effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:

• 5 Medical Plans
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 3 Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401K
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.

Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws. Please contact Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona at 1-833-624-0920 option 6 or leaves@goodwillaz.org if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For questions about your application or employment with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, please contact our Candidate Support Line at 1-833-624-0920, option 5.

PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona/Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. ("GCNA/GIMV") are among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote "interviews," and making artificial job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please note that GCNA/GIMV only use company email addresses, which contain "@goodwillaz.org" or @gimv.org", to communicate with candidates via email. The company also uses secure tools on our website to receive data from applicants and would never ask them to submit their personal banking information to apply for an open job. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at GCNA/GIMV, please verify the domain of the sender's email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you have been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Smart website (https://www.cisa.gov/be-cyber-smart/campaign) to learn how to report it.