Accounts Payable Associate

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We Have a Dynamic and Inclusive Culture! Beech Brook, one of Northeast Ohio’s premier mental health agencies, is hiring licensed-level therapists and social workers throughout our organization in the Summit/Cuyahoga areas! Develop long‑term relationships with clients and see the results of your work helping children and families thrive! Our competitive benefits package includes paid vacation days in addition to sick and personal days;

11 company holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance (including health insurance options for a variety of personal and budget situations); 401(k) retirement plan; and, mileage, cell phone and tuition reimbursement.

• Process accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently, including verifying invoices, coding expenses, and obtaining approvals.
• Prepare and perform check runs, wire transfers, and ACH payments in a timely manner.
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and respond to vendor inquiries promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve processes and enhance efficiency in accounts payable functions.
• Maintains vendor accounts, including the EFT electronic data, to ensure accurate and updated records and compliance.
• Maintain an orderly and accurate financial paper and/or electronic filing system.
• Ensure proper authorization is obtained for all purchases and that the proper GL accounts are used.
• Prepare monthly Bank reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of annual audit request, gathering requested documentation and making ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and process the 1099 filings and reports.
• Obtain W-9s for all vendors.
• Assist the Controller with month end reports, transactions, and customer billings preparation.
• Assist Finance Team and the Billing department as requested.

• Great customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite as well as other accounting software programs, including excel.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, copier, scanner, and phone system.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prior Accounts Payable and similar experience preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• At least 2 years of related experience preferred.

• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Walking, standing, squatting, bending, lifting, are all required physical aspects of the job.