Accounts Payable Specialist: Precise, On-Time Payments

Cunningham Children's Home; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cunningham Children's Home is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage daily AP operations, ensure timely payments, and maintain vendor files. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently in a nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities include preparing 1099s, reconciling payroll and client funds, and coordinating with departments while training supervisors in AP procedures. Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week during business hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Associate's degree or advanced training in accounts payable and accounting preferred or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as accounting software
• Valid Illinois driver's license and use of a personal vehicle for bank runs and trips between agency buildings
• Pre-employment physical and background check

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounts payable operations and ensure timely and accurate payments
• Ensure expenses are properly approved, coded, and paid
• Maintain vendor and independent contractor files
• Prepare year-end 1099s and reconcile payroll, Section 125, and client fund accounts
• Make bank deposits and support inter-department collaboration; train supervisors on AP procedures

Skills

Accounting experience

Education

Associate's degree or advanced training in accounts payable and accounting

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Accounting software

Job description

Cunningham Children's Home is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage daily AP operations, ensure timely payments, and maintain vendor files. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently in a nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities include preparing 1099s, reconciling payroll and client funds, and coordinating with departments while training supervisors in AP procedures. Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week during business hours.