Accounts Payable Specialist — Nonprofit Finance

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage invoices, payments, and reconciliations with accuracy and timeliness. The role supports monthly closing and audit activities, maintaining organized financial records and ensuring compliance with Salvation Army policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with accounting coursework and 3+ years AP/AR experience in a computerized environment; nonprofit experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years accounts payable/receivable in a computerized environment.
• Experience in nonprofit or faith-based organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable transactions per Salvation Army policies with proper documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and prepare distribution spreadsheets for expenses or billable items.
• Assist with month-end closing and provide reconciliations and work papers as needed.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain W-9 files and contractor information.

Skills

Task management

Confidential data

Communication

Ownership

Education

High School diploma

Accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Accounting software

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage invoices, payments, and reconciliations with accuracy and timeliness. The role supports monthly closing and audit activities, maintaining organized financial records and ensuring compliance with Salvation Army policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with accounting coursework and 3+ years AP/AR experience in a computerized environment; nonprofit experience is a plus.