Accounts Payable Clerk

Summary

In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan’s core purpose and core values, the Accounts Payable Clerk will provide financial and administrative support for the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

The following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and not intended to be inclusive. Those in bold are essential duties of the position:

• Understand and apply basic accounting principles relating to accounts payable.
• Obtain required information to support donor and vendor invoices including management approval.
• Prepare all invoices for payment in the accounts payable module of the accounting software.
• Enter invoices into the accounting system on a daily basis.
• Enter and prepare, on a weekly basis, payables for disbursement.
• Run and file weekly payment register.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors including prenotes and vendor qualification tasks.
• File, organize, and maintain vendor files either electronic or hard copy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education and/or Experience

Required

• High school diploma plus three years’ relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years’ computer experience in spreadsheets.
  
  

Preferred

• Dynamics GP knowledge
• Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSA)

• Written and verbal fluency in English.
• Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
  
  

Organizational Culture Expectations

• Demonstrate the competencies of Professional, Determined and Compassionate.
• Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.
• Support an inclusive work environment.
• Successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Actively seek improvements.
• Always maintain a safe working environment and use of Universal Precautions.
• Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.