Accounts Payable Specialist

Work Address

6053 Veteran's Parkway

Overview

Who We Are

Child Development Schools, dba Childcare Network, is the 4th largest owner/operator of childcare facilities in the United States. Focusing on underserved and lower-income families, the Company is a leader in subsidy-based childcare and prides itself on its ability to deliver safe, high-quality, and affordable care and education to all children. Currently operating 260+ schools across 11 states with ambitions to continue growing, Childcare Network is investing in key teams to support expansion and enable operational improvements.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that would be available to you as a valued employee:

Competitive pay, including incentive opportunities for many positions Paid Time Off and Company holiday pay Medical /Dental /Vision insurance plans 401(k) Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions Training and career development opportunities

Location: San Antonio, Texas onsite

This is not a remote role, candidate selected must reside in San Antonio.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will report to the Accounts Payable Manager, and has significant interactions with external vendors and employees in the schools, field and the corporate offices.

This individual is responsible for timely and accurately processing vendor invoices and employee expense reports to maintain compliance with the company's policies, procedures and contractual requirements.

Requirements

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of account payable and general accounting procedures required.
• Proficiency with data entry and 10-key by touch required.
• Intermediate Excel required.
• Multi-unit, multi-state background desired.
• Experience working with a geographically dispersed team, in a high volume, fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Personal Characteristics:

• Good organization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with ability to interact with external vendors and internal clients in a professional manner.
• Team player that is reliable and trustworthy.
• Quick learner who can meet deadlines and maintain high accuracy.
• Strong sense of urgency, initiative and drive to follow through on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices/check requests/expense reports for appropriate documentation, coding and approval prior to payment.
• Sort, code and match invoices.
• Enter and upload invoices into system.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and invoices, identify discount opportunities, resolve discrepancies and ensure accounts are up to date.
• Monitor incoming mails/emails and distribute invoices/inquires to account payable team members.
• Ensure internal and external inquiries have been addressed promptly and satisfactorily.
• Assist with month end closing and audits.
• Review invoices to ensure appropriate sales taxes have been charged or accrued. Escalate discrepancies to tax accountant to follow up.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by supervisor.Assist with month end closing and audits.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by the supervisor.