Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist The Central Texas, North Texas, and Northwest Texas Conferences, pending approval of the Southcentral Jurisdictional Conference in July, will become one Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. The Joint Personnel Committee for these three conferences announces a search for an Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist for the yet to be named NEW UNIFIED CONFERENCE and invites inquiries and resumes for the position.
The Central Texas, North Texas, and Northwest Texas Conferences have been in conversations since early 2023 to explore the process of unification. Throughout the spring and summer of 2023, Bishop Saenz, along with clergy and lay leaders from all three conferences, worked together on a plan to unify the three conferences. Working together as one body with a unified vision and strategic priorities, the NEW CONFERENCE will be well-positioned to multiply Jesus followers following the widely anticipated adoption of new conference boundaries by the summer of 2024.
The Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, maintaining records, and communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. The position will also be responsible for ensuring complete documentation of all transactions, backup and approvals as required including recording and reconciling all receipts and payments. This ideal candidate must be detail oriented and focused on accuracy of work.
Primary Roles: · Monitor invoices and process payments in a timely, complete, and accurate manner. Ensure proper approval of expenses for departments and district offices.
· Prepare and distribute billings to local churches, camps, and agencies of the Conference as required; and generate and send invoices in a timely manner for all other receivables.
· Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording data for receivables and payables. Ensure transactions are recorded accurately per the General Ledger chart of accounts.
· Manage vendor system information, profile, W9 or other required documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy and data is kept complete and current.
· Provide year end reporting in complete, accurate and timely manner, such as 1099 reporting to vendors and IRS as required.
· Reconcile the accounts receivable and payable sub-ledgers for accuracy and completeness to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
· Process incoming receipts in accordance with Conference policies and procedures.
· Process electronic receipts and payments with banking institutions; inclusive of ACH, wire transactions, online bill pay, online deposits for remittances, donor funding to conference or events.
· Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues with vendor accounts and church remittances.
· Monitor accounts receivable balances and coordinate with Benefits Administrator for reconciliation, follow up and resolve as appropriate in a timely manner.
· Prepare reports on accounts receivable and payable status as needed.
· Coordinate credit cards to all eligible staff member, monitor spending limits, prepare requests for monthly receipts, review transactions to ensure alignment with policies, reconcile all transaction reports and prepare or record journal entries for review as required.
· Assist with month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
· Maintain confidentiality of financial information and comply with Conference policies and regulations.
· Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to streamline Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and credit card operations.
Qualifications: Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related experience is required or demonstrated tenured work experience and responsibility. Minimum of three years of related accounting experience required. Proven experience in accounts payable and receivable or related financial role. Knowledge of accounting software and proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook. Requires a technical knowledge of accounting and the operation of computer-based accounting systems. Must be detailed oriented and focused on the accuracy of work. Ability to resolve inquiries in an efficient manner and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Familiarity with The United Methodist Church is desirable. Additional Considerations · Hybrid work environment
· Generous health and welfare benefits
Email resume and cover letter to Closing Date: May 8, 2024 _ No Staffing Agencies or Recruitment Firms _
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance Experience level:
3 years Schedule:
Monday to Friday Application Question(s):
Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to legally work in the United States? Education:
Associate (Required) Experience:
related accounting: 3 years (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plano, TX 75075
