Accounts Payable Position (Accounting Specialist)

The Southern Regional Education Board seeks to hire a (hybrid) Accounting Specialist with a strong background in accounts payable. This role is responsible for ensuring that payables are processed in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner. The Accounting Specialist position supports the organization by processing invoices while verifying compliance with company policies, maintaining current vendor records, and communicating with internal and external contacts regarding invoices.

If you are a team player who is excited about our mission, we want you to apply!

SREB works with states to improve education at every level, from pre-K through Ph.D. Our vision is that all students in the SREB region will have high-quality educational opportunities that build on the rich diversity of the region and lead to productive, meaningful lives and robust economies.

SREB is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Atlanta. We are an organization of professionals committed to our mission: helping states and educators improve the social and economic vitality of the SREB region.

• What does an Accounting Specialist do?
• Performs accounts payable functions and assists with special projects as assigned.
• Reviews documentation for correct coding and cost center expense information; ensures transactions follow company policies.
• Examines and verifies various information, including source data as well as manual and computer-produced reports.
• Enters and retrieves data from a computer system and produces reports; operates standard office equipment.
• Communicates with organization staff and vendors to resolve issues and discrepancies.
• Other duties as assigned

What does it take to be an Accounting Specialist?

Associate’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; AND two (2) years of accounting and financial operations support experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience performing accounts payable functions.
• Computer applications/software related to the work.
• Principles and practices of reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Techniques for interacting with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.

 For this opportunity, we seek candidates who have the following attributes: 

• Dedicated to working as a team to support SREB’s mission.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Organizational and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Respect for inclusivity, demonstrating a commitment to equality and fairness.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screening.
• Mobility to work in typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, on virtual meetings, and over the telephone.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No supervisory responsibility.