Accounts Payable Specialist
JDRF International

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter @JDRF.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JDRF is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team located in our New York office. The primary responsibilities of this role are supporting day-to-day operations of the A/P functions which includes expense report and invoice processing, executing monthly grant payments, preparing monthly reconciliations and allocations while working with our staff nationwide. The Accounts Payable Specialist is also responsible for general accounting processes (banking, journal entry and supporting month-end closing).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with JDRF policies and procedures
• Enter invoices and expense reports into A/P system in accordance with JDRF processing guidelines
• Review invoices and expense reports to ensure compliance with JDRF policies.
• Ensure correct coding and matching of invoices/receipts.
• Provide support on finance related issues to internal teams.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and fee allocations.
• Perform vendor set-up and maintenance.
• Assist with 1099 reporting.
• Ensure that the confidentiality and security of all information always maintained

• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by immediate supervisor and senior management.

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable or related field required.
• Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in using different systems and platforms -i.e. Outlook, Salesforce and ERP (MSD 365, Workday) is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as being a team member.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly efficient in time management.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proactive and possess problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Targeted salary range is 55-65K

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional information:

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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