Blind Inc.

Description Accounts Payable Specialist Ecumen is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. Ecumen offers an extremely competitive benefits package that includes great 401K matching and health savings account (HSA) programs. You'll also appreciate the convenience and flexibility of working remotely most of the time, with approximately one day per week spent in the Shoreview, Minnesota office. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for completing all accounts payable functions including ensuring that Ecumen policies and procedures are complied with throughout the company. The Accounts Payable Specialist works closely with other departments in accounting and cash management and provides customer service to sites and suppliers by assisting with questions and concerns. About Us: Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs. Essential Job Responsibilities: Completes the weekly accounts payable process including validating invoices and supporting the payment process. Supports the accounts payable function at assigned sites by assisting with questions and concerns. Responsible for assigned areas of expertise such as the credit card program, expense reporting administration, and supplier setup and maintenance. Serves as an accounts payable subject matter expert, understands the entire procure-to-pay process and ensures that Ecumen's established policies and procedures are followed at all sites. Assists with month-end processes and/or journal entries. Participates in annual processes including 1099 preparation, unclaimed property, and year-end audit. Other duties as assigned. Accounts Payable Specialist Minimum Required Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma/GED Experience: 1 year of accounts payable or related experience Ability to communicate effectively Possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented Desire to troubleshoot and research Must be able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good judgment Must be able to work with minimum supervision, possess ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Suite with strong MS Excel experience Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree in accounting or related field Oracle experience Understanding of Procure-to-Pay process including purchase order matching Prior experience preparing 1099 forms and processing unclaimed property Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran