Accounts Payable (A/P) / Accounting Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:     

Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI) is seeking applicants that want to work in the Finance department. A career with BCI as an Accounts Payable (A/P) / Accounting Specialist is rewarding and fulfilling because you make a difference every day in the lives of clients served.

The Accounts Payable (AP) / Accounting Specialist will maintain complete and accurate records, assist with routine accounting duties including month end analytical reporting, and provide prompt, courteous responses to inquiries from associates, external vendors, and agencies as necessary.  This position requires constant collaboration with internal team members and different departments within BCI.  It’s vital that this position be able to bring the highest level of customer service to all of BCI’s customers both internally and externally.

Applicants must be outgoing and enjoy working with the public, professional, and para-professional team. Have the ability to collaborate and communicate with BCI departments and external stakeholders. Must be able to multi-task and always remain professional to ensure that each client has a positive and helpful therapeutic experience.

Why Join BCI?

At BCI, you’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to improving the quality of life for the individuals we serve. As an Accounts Payable (A/P) / Accounting Specialist, your work will be both rewarding and impactful, as you make a difference every day in the lives of our clients.

An evidenced-based service model with proven results is used by the program. We provide comprehensive training, mentoring, and coaching throughout your onboarding process to ensure your success and professional growth.

We encourage you to explore this amazing opportunity further by submitting your application and resume today!

BENEFITS OFFERED: BCI offers competitive wage and benefits. Benefits include:

• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Seventeen (17) days per year of PTO
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care / Dependent Care Reimbursement Program
• Employer Paid $15,000.00 Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• Health Insurance
• Vision / Dental Insurance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• High School (HS) Diploma OR GED plus two (2) years related experience.

Bilingual/bicultural English and Spanish preferred, but not required.

Please include a resume with the application. Applicant must be able to pass an Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) Medicaid and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level II background check, drug screen, and a Tuberculosis (TB) test. Applicant must be at least  twenty-one (21) years old and have a valid Florida Driver’s License with no more than three (3) points on their driving record to be insured under BCI’s automobile insurance policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / & ABILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to display sensitivity all persons and cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, general accounting procedures, and relevant accounting software.
• Proficient in data entry and management.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• High degree of drive, initiative, and follow-through.
• Able to problem solve and meet strict deadlines.
• Have general math and information management skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail in all work products.
• Must have a strong work ethic, follow standard filing procedures, be reliable, and maintain a professional attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with associates and vendors in a professional manner.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Some of the job tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review and verify invoices and check requests
• Sort, code, and match invoices
• Set invoices up for payment
• Enter and upload invoices into system
• Track expenses and process expense reports
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
• Prepare and perform check runs
• Maintain, verify, and post transactions to journals, ledger, and other records
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Prepare analysis of accounts
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Maintain vendor files
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Produce monthly reports
• Assist with month end closing
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal ID numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments
• Responsible for entering daily deposit entries into BCI’s accounting platform and ensuring accuracy of daily deposits
• Reconciliation of assigned bank accounts within BCI’s accounting platform
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Maintain backup documentation
• Updates job knowledge by participation in educational opportunities

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team at BCI!

WORK LOCATION:    Fort Walton Beach (FWB)

WORK HOURS:     Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WAGE:      The wage for this position is $18.00 per hour.

NOTE:  APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO DRUG TESTING.

BRIDGEWAY CENTER, INC. (BCI) IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER