Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Details<br><br><strong>Description<br><br></strong><strong>Job location: Gorham, Maine <br><br></strong><strong>Pay: $20-$23/hr depending on experience<br><br></strong>At Goodwill Northern New England, we are dedicated to creating sustainable communities that thrive through the fullest participation of their diverse residents. Our commitment to triple-bottom-line results—integrating social, economic, and environmental goals—is at the core of everything we do.<br><br><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of our financial records. Your responsibilities will include:<br><br><ul><li>Computing, classifying, and recording numerical data to maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Applying knowledge of chart of accounts and expense coding to ensure precise posting to the general ledger.</li><li>Verifying the accuracy of numbers, calculations, and postings related to business transactions entered by other team members.</li><li>Reviewing invoices for discount opportunities, analyzing late fees, and taking necessary actions.</li><li>Reviewing vendor statements to ensure balances are current and reconciled.</li><li>Identifying Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment opportunities through programs such as WEX ADP or bank drafts (ACH).<br><br></li></ul><strong>Minimum Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Successful completion of a criminal background check meeting agency standards.</li><li>Some relevant experience in Accounts Payable.</li><li>High school diploma or GED.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of basic accounting terminology and procedures.</li><li>Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word.</li><li>Knowledge of office practices and procedures.<br><br></li></ul><strong>In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful, and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Medical Insurance</li><li>Flex Spending</li><li>Vision and Dental offered</li><li>Paid Short & Long Term Disability</li><li>Paid Life Insurance</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off Plan </li><li>Paid Holidays </li><li>403(b) retirement plan, with employer match </li><li>40% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT </li><li>Valuable job training with growth potential</li><li>Discount on personal cell phone plans </li><li>Local community discounts</li></ul>

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