Accounts Payable Coordinator - Nonprofit Finance

Mercy Home; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago, IL is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoicing, payments, and vendor data. The role supports Finance, Purchasing, and program departments while upholding confidentiality and internal controls.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, on-site at the West Loop Campus. The organization emphasizes training, professional development, and being a Top Workplace in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounts payable or related finance experience.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems; Dynamics BC preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices, vouchers, purchase orders, ACH requests for completeness and accuracy.
• Process accounts payable checks, ACH payments, and other approved methods.
• Maintain accurate AP records including filing, scanning, and documentation.
• Manage vendor records and ensure correct contact, remittance, tax, banking, and contract data.
• Assist with new vendor setup and vendor updates per internal controls.
• Respond to inquiries regarding invoices, payments, coding, and approvals.

Skills

Accounts payable

Financial operations

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago, IL is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoicing, payments, and vendor data. The role supports Finance, Purchasing, and program departments while upholding confidentiality and internal controls.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, on-site at the West Loop Campus. The organization emphasizes training, professional development, and being a Top Workplace in Chicago.