Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Nonprofit)

Salvation Army Kroc Center; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Medical

Vision

Hearing

Flexible spending accounts

Pension contributions

Job summary

The Salvation Army Kroc Center is hiring a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to process invoices, payments and reconciliations with accuracy and timeliness. You will maintain records, support monthly close, and help with audits in a nonprofit environment.

Ideal candidates bring at least four years in AP/AR within a computerized system, along with strong Excel and Office 365 skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with beginning level college courses in accounting or related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ accounts payable and accounts receivable experience in a computerized accounting environment.
• Experience in a nonprofit or faith-based organization is preferred

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process a high volume of vendor invoices.
• Verify correct GL account coding, cost center allocation, and adherence to company policies.
• Resolve discrepancies with internal departments and vendors.
• Prepare weekly and ad‑hoc check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Maintain vendor records, W‑9 information, and compliance documentation.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and address payment issues promptly.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure aged payables are current.
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger.
• Assist with month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities.
• Support accruals and prepare AP-related journal entries.
• Provide AP aging reports and other analyses as needed.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.
• Maintain organized and accurate AP files for audits.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and automation.
• Support implementation of AP systems, workflow tools, or ERP enhancements.

Skills

Task management

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Deadline oriented

Education

High School diploma

Accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Salvation Army Kroc Center is hiring a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to process invoices, payments and reconciliations with accuracy and timeliness. You will maintain records, support monthly close, and help with audits in a nonprofit environment.

Ideal candidates bring at least four years in AP/AR within a computerized system, along with strong Excel and Office 365 skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.